Christian Personal Finance – Blog: Debt & Financial Help

The Cost of Delaying Your Financial Plan

11.27.2011 by Joe Plemon 8 comments

We have all heard that “time is money”, but have you ever stopped to think about just how much your own procrastination is costing you? Here are some typical thought processes . . .

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The Key to a Generous Life – Personally Appropriating the Gospel

11.25.2011 by Chris 9 comments

I can reflect on times I’ve tried to live generously with my finances through sure willpower and determination. While I saw initial fruit, this never produced lasting change in my soul. Life’s ups and downs slowly chipped away at my will and eventually I was in the same old patterns of selfishness, fear and stagnation.

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How to Escape Busyness and Stress

11.24.2011 by Kevin 5 comments

The modern world is a cauldron of busyness—in fact if we allow ourselves to run on auto pilot, busy is what we’ll be. There’s always an errand to run, a phone call that needs to be made, a meeting to attend, a “must see” sporting event or TV program. We’re consumed with a life in which we’re “busy being busy”.

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Your Best Investment is in . . . What?

11.23.2011 by Adam Faughn 5 comments

The statement is often used to encourage someone to go back to school, or to take an extra class. It is used to tell people that counseling sometimes is a helpful step, or to encourage someone to join an apprenticeship in an area they would like to have as a vocation.

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How to Raise Money for Community Service Projects or Missions

11.22.2011 by Carol 8 comments

Previously, I discussed raising the money to fund personal financial goals such as these that are not covered by your budget or your savings. But let’s say your financial need is for a community service project or a mission trip and you know that others would like to help you reach your goal. Then there are other, more public ways, to raise the money.

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You Won’t Believe Who Makes The Most Reliable Cars

11.21.2011 by Bob 7 comments

Honda and Toyota have always been easy car makers to default to for reliable cars (on average). So maybe it shouldn’t be a surprise to find out who topped the list this year as the maker with the highest predicted reliability…

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How and Where to Find Discounted Gift Cards

11.20.2011 by Tim 2 comments

While some may think that giving gift cards are a little impersonal, I think you can still make someone happy with a practical gift card. Wouldn’t it be nice to be able to get a discount on gift cards? You can. Here’s how!

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How Long Should You Keep Financial Records?

11.18.2011 by Matt Bell 4 comments

It doesn’t take a very complicated financial life to find yourself lost in a forest of financial papers. Loans, and taxes, and bank statements – oh my! What can you toss? How long should you keep your financial records?

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