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…
Master Your Money
In our culture, our faith is disconnected from the more secular aspects of life. We spend one hour a week in church and worship the gods of consumerism and materialism…
Learning to be Content
There was a recent article in our newspaper titled “Despite Having Nothing I am Happy.” It was about a couple who experienced Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico and moved to…
Heal Financial Infidelity
Couples saying their wedding vows don't promise to be completely honest about all financial information from this day forward. Maybe they should, because not being honest about finances can wreck…
The Benefits of Using a Financial Planner – Part 2
John Kennedy, CFP® has been our guest for the last two weeks on the Manage Your Money God’s Way podcast. Last week we talked about what to consider when you are…
The Benefits of Using Financial Planner: Part 1
Would you give yourself a root canal? Probably not! You may think it’s crazy to pay a financial planner to keep track of your money, but if you don’t have…
Keep your Old Car or Replace it?
Would you be better off repairing your current car, or is it really time to buy another one? There's no clear-cut answer to this question, but analyzing the pros and…
5 Tips for First Time Home Buyers
Owning a home is the fulfillment of the American Dream. If you are planning to buy your first home, there’s lots to think about. Consider your income. How much house…
Use a Sinking Fund to Stay Afloat
Being proactive is a quality of the most highly successful people, especially when it comes to handling money. One of the ways to get ahead of the financial curve is…
Don’t Take Out a Loan for Vacation
If you are recovering from 3-4 long, long months of cold, snow, ice and wind you may be starting to dream about summer vacation in a nice warm climate. Vacations…