Gaining Financial Freedom by Giving Up the Comparison Game
Comparing ourselves to others is hard to avoid, and hard on our finances. Depending on how much you use social media, you may receive nearly constant updates about your friends’…
5 Tips For Finding Financial Freedom
Many financial advisors talk about “financial freedom” and how to get it. But what financial freedom looks like can vary from person to person. For some people, financial freedom means…
5 Danger Zones In Your Next Building Project
Is your church planning a building project? You’ve probably already run into a few unexpected snags. First, perhaps a decline in church attendance has made a dent in your weekly…
Helping Pastors Get Relief from Financial Pressures
Affordable Financial Services & Free Financial Wellness Programs from Christian Community Credit Union Pastors work hard every day to share the Gospel and build God’s Kingdom. At Christian Community Credit…
It’s Not Too Late to Save on Summer Fun
If your kids are already dreading the end of summer, don’t worry. There’s still time to make some memories, and they don’t have to cost an arm and a leg….
It’s Never Too Late to Save and Invest!
Most investing advice out there seems to be geared towards people just starting their careers. But what if you’re in your 40s or 50s and have never saved for retirement?…
Living By Design—Generously
Generosity is an integral part of the Christian life. It isn’t that God needs some financial help. Can you imagine the Creator of the universe running a bit short this…
6 Steps for Freeing Yourself from Debt
The Bible never says that carrying debt is a sin, but it definitely strikes a cautionary stance. As someone who once had $20,000 of credit card debt, we can vouch for the sentiments of the proverb above. If you’re looking to free yourself from the clutches of debt, here are the steps that have been found effective.
Making the Most of a Tax Refund
Are you among the 75% of taxpayers who will likely receive a tax refund this year? If so, one of the best moves you can make is to decide ahead of…
Starting Early on Stewardship & Generosity
Benefits of Teaching Kids to Save & Invest If wealth building could be boiled down to a simple formula, it would look something like this:Money + a decent rate of…
Climbing the Savings Ladder
Want to earn more interest for your savings than you can get from a savings account? Certificates (sometimes called term share Certificates) are a great solution. However, there is one…
Why Invest for Retirement When You’re Young?
Young investors have to contend with an unfortunate irony. On the one hand, you have an abundance of an invaluable asset: Time. That’s one of the most powerful ingredients for…