Finances Archives

Your financial decisions have the potential for life-changing blessings and eternal impact — for you, your loved ones, and those you minister to...

The Christmas season is once again upon us and with it, overwhelming encouragement from Madison Avenue to spend what we have not earned to buy what...

Not everyone is worried about America’s financial predicament – yet – but uncertainty alone seems to have motivated changes in holiday spending and...

Like many American families, this year may not have been the best of years for your family in the financial department. But here's something you...

Just how much should your youngsters know about the national economy and your personal financial situation?

There are three lessons that might turn this very difficult, economic experience into a fruitful learning and growing opportunity for God’s kids...

I get the same basic question a lot, and it comes in several versions: What’s the best way to pay off my mortgage quickly?

I must wonder how many other Christians -- far removed theologically from Charismatic prosperity theology -- might have bought into a very...

Many people make monthly or quarterly payments when they could be earning a discount for paying in full in advance. This could be for anything from...

Headlines scream with news, but what’s really going on with the credit meltdown? What, if anything, should the government be doing about it? And...

What, exactly, should Uncle Sam do? As an economist, I am asked that question frequently these days. I’m not sure that King Solomon, with all his...

If have ever been plagued by consumer debt, I can nearly guarantee that revolving expenses related to Christmas have contributed greatly to that...

It was just a week ago that the government announced that it was taking over the two government-sponsored mortgage agencies, Fannie Mae and Freddie...

I grew up poor, and I know firsthand the powerful lessons poverty can teach. I’m grateful my husband and I are able to give our children more, but...

Recessions aren't all bad news...