How To Not Lose Your Mind with Christmas Shopping
By Victoria Sechrist Invariably, at some point during Lent, I refer to Good Friday as “Black Friday.” I think it makes sense because Good Friday is a dark, but beautiful…
Be Content and Give Thanks
Our culture urges us to buy, buy, buy and Thanksgiving Day is the only time our society encourages thankfulness. Even that attempt gets diluted by the focus on joining the…
10 Questions to Ask Your Parents
If anything happens to mom, dad, or your spouse, where would your family find the information in an emergency situation such as accident, illness or death? It can be tough…
Health Care Alternatives
Health care sharing plans are gaining popularity as a viable alternative to traditional health insurance. A health care sharing plan is typically a faith-based organization, which facilitates voluntary sharing among…
Important Money Decisions for every Marriage
In a marriage, differing opinions about finances can trigger arguments, tension, anger, stress and worry. Money differences can drive a wedge between you. It is important for you to work…
Cheap OR Frugal?
There is a difference between being cheap vs being frugal. The dictionary definition of cheap is: not costing a lot of money; of low quality; not worth a lot of money;…
Are You Prepared for the Next Recession?
We aren’t predicting a recession tomorrow. But after such a long “Bull” run there’s bound to be a downturn sooner or later, and now is the best time to prepare…
The Spiritual Impact of Debt
In all the parishes we have visited all over the world, there have only been two or three times when the priest gave a homily on responsible spending and the…
Is a Financial Disaster Heading Your Way?
If it’s time to get your finances under control, you may want to consider the services of a credit counseling organization. Most reputable credit counselors are non-profit and offer services…
Don’t Get Scammed!
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has only been compiling complaints for about 8 years. Debt collectors are the top consumer complaint category. Identity theft (credit card fraud and tax fraud)…