Ethical Consumption: Making Purchasing Decisions as a Christian Steward
Imagine this: You’re shopping for a new shirt and find one you really like. Then you look at the price and are shocked at how low it is. What do…
Avoiding Home buying regrets
For most people, a home is the most expensive purchase they will ever make. Because homebuyers usually finance their purchase with a mortgage, it is also the largest monthly outgo…
Faith-Driven Investing: Aligning Your Portfolio With Your Values
As Christians, it makes sense to align all areas of life with our faith. That includes our use of money. And not just generosity, but all aspects of our financial…
Top 5 Creative Ways to Use a HELOC (Without Risking Your Home)
Admittedly, the headline above is a bit of a tease. A home equity line of credit (HELOC) is always collateralized by your home. In other words, there is risk involved….
Is a HELOC Right for You?
7 Questions to Ask First If you would like to consolidate debts, make improvements to your home, or cover a large unexpected expense, you may want to explore a home…
How To Spot An Employment Scam
Employment scams increased by nearly 120% last year. As scammers become more sophisticated, it’s important to ask yourself: Would you be able to spot one? The Rise of Employment ScamsThe…
Navigating Career Choices: Balancing Calling and Financial Responsibility
How should a Christian work? The classic go-to verses to answer that question are Colossians 3:23-24: “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the…
Teaching Children about Money: A Christian Parent’s Guide
When it comes to teaching your kids about money, there’s much at stake. If you don’t teach them, it isn’t that they won’t learn. They will learn, but our consumer…
Fixed-Rate vs. Adjustable-Rate Mortgage: How to Choose in Today’s Market
If you’re in the market for a house, one of the most important decisions is whether to opt for a fixed- or adjustable-rate mortgage. A fixed-rate mortgage is just what…
5 Smart Tips for a Budget-Friendly Family Vacation
Summer isn’t far off, and chances are, your kids are already dreaming about that long-awaited vacation. The real question is: Will you be ready for it financially? Great family memories…
How to Start Saving: 5 Tips From the Bible
As is true with so many aspects of money management, saving money is simple but it’s not always easy. It’s simple in that you can open a savings account from…
What Your Loan/Debt is Really Costing You
Borrowing money is so common in our culture that it seems normal. While the Bible places no outright prohibitions against borrowing, it does offer some cautions. Mostly, if you’re not…