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…
The World’s Most Famous Game
Guest Author: Tim Deatrick, D.Min., CAP, MortarStone I was in elementary school when I played my first game of Monopoly. My family had gathered for Christmas, and I watched with…
Manage Money & Win When You Follow a Christian Budget
One of the main reasons why people struggle with money is that they prioritize the various uses of money in a way that isn’t just unhelpful, it’s harmful. Oftentimes, they…
How Much Should I Save and Tithe Per Month?
Is it difficult to find the money to give to your church or other ministries? Does it seem impossible to come up with the money to save for emergencies or…
5 Biblical Teachings about Money
The Bible says a lot about money. In fact, according to those who’ve tallied up the verses, God’s Word says more about money than any other topic except for the…
Preventing Holiday Blues: Tips for a Positive Season
According to a famous holiday song, Christmastime is “the most wonderful time of the year.” Of course, celebrating Jesus’ birth certainly makes it so. However, it can also be a…
Home Equity Loan vs. Home Equity Line of Credit
Home Equity Loan vs. Home Equity Line of Credit If you’re a homeowner, the equity you have in your home is the difference between your home’s current value and how…
Should Christians Borrow Money?
The Bible does not prohibit borrowing. It does issue some cautions about borrowing, though, such as in Proverbs 22:7, which says, “The borrower is servant to the lender.” And in…
Credit, Debit, and Prepaid Cards: What Are the Differences?
How people pay for what they buy continues to evolve. Relatively few people write checks anymore, and the number of people who carry cash continues to decline. At the same…