Should Children Get an Allowance?
We firmly believe that the earlier you teach children how to handle money and make them responsible for their own financial decisions, the better off they will be when they…
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Financial Clutter
Recently, we met with the staff of a Catholic Credit Union. We talked about ways Compass Catholic can help their members be wise financial managers and how they can honor…
What is a Crisis Budget and When Do You Implement it?
Unless you are one of the wealthiest people in the world, sooner or later you will probably have some type of financial setback. At some time in your life you…
I Just Graduated From College – Now What?
Congratulations on getting your college diploma! Take a deep breath and relax for a second. Now focus on getting a job. If there aren’t any jobs in your field of…
Money Saving Ideas
Some people think in order to save money it has to be some BIG amount. Other people think it’s better to save a little bit here and there. We think…
What Your Graduate Needs to Know About Money
One of the things we hear most often from people who take the Navigating Your Finances God’s Way Bible Study is; “I wish I had learned this earlier.” If your…
A Cost Cutting Mindset
Are you trying to make ends meet, save for an emergency fund, plan for retirement, pay off debt or cut expenses? All of these goals may mean changes in your…
Debt Payoff Plans
Paying off debt is a lot like going a diet. There are many ways to do it and some seem simple and easy like skipping meals; fad food diets; replacing…
10 Easy Steps to Improve Your Monthly Budget
It’s easy to think that one day we will have enough money. We’ll be satisfied, happy and content. But that one day will never arrive if we never make it…
Birthdays on a Budget
A child’s birthday should be fun, but not so over the top that it drains the family finances. The focus should be on thoughtful gifts, fun simple activities and family…