The Surprising Costs of Homeownership
Many, if not most, people in the United States desire to own a home. However, many first-time home buyers don’t anticipate all the...
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Why You Shouldn't Be Ashamed of Renting
When it comes to being an adult, there are very few financial decisions that are at the same level as buying a house. Where you decide to...
What Jesus Teaches Us About Generosity
Generosity is truly the gift that keeps on giving. In a culture that seems to celebrate selfishness and the acquisition of possessions,...
4 Things Debt Cannot Steal from You
Without a doubt, debt is a thief. The average debt in America totals more than $96,371. If you allow it, debt can steal your dreams, your...
How to Create an Emergency Binder
What if something serious were to happen to you? If you are married, what if something serious were to happen to you and your spouse? If...
What You Need to Know About Your Net Worth
There are a variety of financial tools and calculations available that can help you better understand your financial standing. You...
Why Married Couples Should Have Joint Accounts
Not “my” money. Not “your” money. It’s “our” money. At my former church, I had the opportunity to spend time with those in our premarital...
15 Bible Verses About Stewardship
There are over 2,000 verses about money, possessions, and stewardship in the Bible. Jesus spoke on money more than any other topic while...
6 Things That Can Lead Loving Parents Into Debt
Prior to becoming a parent, I thought I understood love. Then, I became a dad. When I held my firstborn son for the very first time in...
Don't Miss the Match! Why You Should Max Out Your Employer’s Match
If your employer offers a match, take it. This is Money Milestone 3. After you have started giving (Milestone 1) and save $1,500...
8 Money Lessons I Learned from Running a Marathon
Recently, I accomplished something personally significant. On one day, I ran the Disney Half Marathon. On the next day, I ran the Disney...
Why Don’t Americans Save More Money?
A recent report revealed that Americans are saving only 2.3% of their after-tax income. While not unprecedented, this is a historically...
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