May 2011

The Debit Card vs. The Credit Card

05.31.2011 by Craig Ford 10 comments

To the unsuspecting eye, they are the exact same thing. Both are small, rectangular pieces of plastic. Both have a brand logo. Both scan when you buy something at the store. But, under that plastic skin there are indeed some differences.

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Work is Good, God Says So

05.30.2011 by Jon 12 comments

I’ll be honest. I’ve been struggling with the idea of work lately. Sometimes I sit back and think about the great Christian figures like John Piper and Billy Graham who have dedicated their lives to God’s work. I see the amazing things they’ve accomplished for the Lord’s kingdom and then compare their stories to my 7-5 job. That’s when the doubt starts to appear. I start thinking that maybe I’m wasting my time. Am I being a good steward of my time on Earth by working from 7-5?

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Rethinking Netflix: Is it Worth it?

05.29.2011 by Bob 14 comments

Linda and I have been using Netflix for a couple years now and have really loved it. We haven’t had cable since we got married and watch most of our TV shows for free on Hulu.com, so spending $10 a month to always have a movie to watch and unlimited streaming to our TV seemed to be worth it – and it was for a while…

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3 Essential Rules of Personal Finance

05.28.2011 by John Frainee 6 comments

Every so often timeless principles pop up out of nowhere. Well, seemingly nowhere. As you become more interested in the topic of personal finance, key concepts tent to sift to the top. I’ve been advocating these three rules of personal finance because they have worked in practice, not just theory. Let’s revisit some of these classic rules of personal finance, shall we?

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An Inside Look at Wave Accounting

05.27.2011 by Jonathan 2 comments

If you operate a small business or run an online business, then you probably understand the challenges of finding the right financial software. About 6 months ago, I began the journey of switching my financial software package. I wanted something simple, yet effective. Ideally, I was hoping to find something that could both manage my personal and business finances.

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Monitor Your Bills For Errors/Fraud With Billguard

05.26.2011 by Bob 1 comment

BillGuard is a personal finance security service that alerts you to unwanted and unauthorized transactions on your credit card and debit card bills. How is that for a nifty idea?

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6 Tips for Tracking Finances when Self Employed

05.25.2011 by Joe Plemon 6 comments

Sarah is a Cosmetologist who works 60 hours a week, has appointments booked six weeks in advance and has no idea how much money she makes. She spends her cash receipts as she pleases, and deposits other payments into her personal checking account . . .

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What Really Stands Out To Me From Jesus Feeding 5000

05.24.2011 by Bob 20 comments

The verse was the first thing that Jesus said after he performed a miracle and fed 5000 from a few fish and loaves. I don’t think I have ever heard a preacher talk about the verse, even though I have heard this story mentioned many times – as it is one of the more famous ones…

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5 Simple Ways to Save for Vacation

05.23.2011 by Jon 9 comments

It’s almost summer and you know what that means, vacation time! Whether you have been day dreaming at work or have the vacation blues, it might be time to take work off and go on a vacation. All too often, you hear about families booking vacation packages and putting it on their credit cards. Well, I challenge you to be different this summer and pay for your vacation in cash.

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5 Part Strategy for Improved Productivity

05.22.2011 by Tim 10 comments

If you’re like me, I’m the most productive when I’m busy. On those lazy days when I have the freedom to take my time, I find that I sometimes don’t get as much done. But on those days where I’m really pressed for time and tasks are moving 100 MPH, I generally put myself in gear and get a lot more done in less time.

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How To Set Up A Budget With Inconsistent Income

05.20.2011 by Bob 9 comments

The fact is, it is more difficult to set up a budget when you never know how much you are going to make each month – but it still can (and in my opinion) should definitely be done. I happen to think it is far more important for those with irregular income to set up a budget because of the quick damage that can be caused if you don’t…

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10 Compelling Reasons to Give More

05.19.2011 by Craig Ford 3 comments

One would expect a Christian blog to talk about giving. We may ask, “how much should I give? Where should I give?” Giving is part of our Christian mission. If Christians can increase their giving by embracing missional frugality, much good will be done in their lives, in their relationship with God, and around the world.

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How to Avoid Vacation Spending Anxiety

05.18.2011 by Jason Price 3 comments

Summertime is nearly here and many of you will be taking a vacation and traveling with your family. Ideally, you’ve been saving for vacation throughout the prior year to even out the cash flow requirements. However, many of you received a large sum of money such as a work bonus or tax return that you’ve chosen to use towards your vacation.

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← Previous Entries

May 2011

The Debit Card vs. The Credit Card

Work is Good, God Says So

Rethinking Netflix: Is it Worth it?

3 Essential Rules of Personal Finance

An Inside Look at Wave Accounting

Monitor Your Bills For Errors/Fraud With Billguard

6 Tips for Tracking Finances when Self Employed

What Really Stands Out To Me From Jesus Feeding 5000

5 Simple Ways to Save for Vacation

5 Part Strategy for Improved Productivity

How To Set Up A Budget With Inconsistent Income

10 Compelling Reasons to Give More

How to Avoid Vacation Spending Anxiety

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