Finances Archives

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...

Presidents can say the strangest things in front of an open microphone, especially if he thinks the mic is not on. Well, just last week, President...

1948 was a year for big events - it was also the year that A. W. Tozer wrote The Pursuit of God—a small book, but one that has profoundly...

The end product of our parenting efforts should not be boomer-rang kids, but adults who can live financially independent lives. Here's how parents...

The plans of the diligent lead to profit... (Proverbs 21: 5). Setting financial goals is one of the best remedies for financial stress and yo-yo...

If you’ve been fretting about the big bite Uncle Sam is taking out of your household income—especially in light of the rising costs of living in...

It's no extra work, you don't have to deprive yourself of anything, and you don't have to clip any coupons...

John Revell's new book titled Getting the Most from God (but not how you might think!) uses Scripture to debunk the prosperity gospel often...

A Contingency Fund (CF) is an emergency fund that you can get your hands on at a moment’s notice. No matter how much debt you have or how low your...

Here are seven common home-buying mistakes couples make that you'll want to avoid...

The en vogue issue of tithing being a matter of law in a community of grace misses the mark on several points.

There is a legend -- whether urban, suburban or rural -- about credit cards. It's brief and goes like this: A person must have one.