Finances Archives

Frugal Living: Ways to Cut Heating Costs

Whether you heat your home with oil, propane or natural gas—brace yourself. Your heating bill is going to be 30 to 70 percent higher than last...

Frugal Living: Ways to Cut Heating Costs

My Job, My Calling: Can They Be The Same?

Is work just something we have to do to get to the weekend, or can it be a true expression of what God has called us to do? Or do the rest of us...

My Job, My Calling: Can They Be The Same?

Attorney on New Law: The Gov't Giveth, the Gov't Taketh Away

An attorney with a Christian legal group says last week's ruling by the Supreme Court allowing cities to seize property for private development...

Attorney on New Law: The Gov't Giveth, the Gov't Taketh Away

Financial Planning from a Biblical Perspective

God has a plan for your life and your finances as well. Let's go over a few important considerations that you will need to take into account in...

Financial Planning from a Biblical Perspective

Eleven Steps to Safeguard Against Identity Theft

Nearly two million Americans had their checking accounts raided in 2004 as a result of phishing -- a new tactic used by hackers on the internet....

Eleven Steps to Safeguard Against Identity Theft

Using Biblical Principles in Financial Decisions

Christians make the best financial decisions when they are eager to understand God's biblical directives and follow His plan for their lives. Every...

Using Biblical Principles in Financial Decisions

Adjusting Your Tax Witholdings Could Be a Money-Saver

Most of us look forward to receiving that annual refund check, but ironically, Uncle Sam likes tax refunds as well - refunds mean interest for the...

Adjusting Your Tax Witholdings Could Be a Money-Saver

Jesus' Words on Wealth Trump The Apprentice Mentality

Though I may not agree with Donald Trump's way of doing business, it's hard to argue with the financial results. Based on numbers alone, the "Trump...

Jesus' Words on Wealth Trump The Apprentice Mentality

Financial Decision Making: Avoid the Binary Trap

"The Binary Trap" occurs when you have a decision to make and you limit yourself to only one option. The key to avoiding the Binary Trap is to...

Financial Decision Making: Avoid the Binary Trap

Resolve to Improve Your Finances

Can you believe that it is already 2005? Based on results of a recent poll, finances are low on the priority list for New Year's resolutions. But...

Resolve to Improve Your Finances

Which Comes First: Morality or the Economy?

A recent commentary in BusinessWeek described business leaders' concerns that the president might expend too much collateral on "moral issues" this...

Which Comes First: Morality or the Economy?

Smart Ways to Stay On Budget for the Holidays

Why pay more when you can have a great holiday and easily spend less? Here are five smart money moves to keep you on budget during the holidays and...

Smart Ways to Stay On Budget for the Holidays

Ten-Step debt-reduction plan

If you are in debt distress, take steps today to reverse your condition.

Ten-Step debt-reduction plan

Five Things to Do Five Years From Retirement

Retirement can be a wonderful stage of life. However, it is important to plan to retire to something, not just from something. Here are five things...

Five Things to Do Five Years From Retirement

Future Planning: Probate And How to Avoid It

What is probate? Probate is the name given to the legal process by which the court oversees the distribution of property left by a will. Mary Hunt...

Future Planning: Probate And How to Avoid It