CCCU vs. Big Banks — 3 Things to Know
Chances are, you’re reading this blog as a current customer of what is often times referred to as the “big banks.” These banks include brands such as: Bank of America,…
Biblical Financial Principles & 5 Practical Steps to Live by Them
Financial management plays a significant role in our lives today. However, for Christians, the concept of financial stewardship goes beyond sheer money management. It is rooted in biblical principles that…
How to Manage Financial Stress and Build a Better Life
If you’re feeling some concerns about your finances, you’re not alone. According to a recent Bankrate survey, 52% of Americans say money negatively impacts their mental health—up sharply from 42%…
Is Your Money Safe?
The failure of several banks this year has left many people wondering if the money they have in savings and checking accounts is safe. According to a recent Gallup poll,…
Open a Custodial Account for Your Child, Part 2
Raising Savers In a recent post, we talked about opening a custodial savings account for a child, explaining how to do that and the many benefits of teaching kids to…
Getting Financially Fit
Although half of 2023 is almost over, It’s always a great time to think about how to improve your financial situation. While goals vary from person to person, most people…
Open a Custodial Account for Your Child, Part 1
As soon as your kids have any money flowing into their lives, teach them to prioritize giving and saving ahead of spending. When they’re super young, a three-slotted piggy bank…
How to Eliminate Financial Burdens
“In this world you will have trouble.” Those are Jesus’ words, as recorded in John 16:33. While he didn’t emphasize financial trouble, many of the troubles we experience are, in…
The 2 Most Important Components of Managing Money Well
The start of a new year is always a great motivator to improve your finances. It’s one of the top goals for Americans each year and a worthy one considering…
Ways to Build Savings
Tucking money into a savings account isn’t the most exciting thing you can do with some spare cash, but it is important. That’s because in life, things can go wrong—expensive…
Making Stewardship Simple and Easy to Understand
If you’ve been around church circles for any length of time, you have probably heard the term, “stewardship.” What’s your impression of that word? What does it mean to you?…
Christmas Joy Without Financial Misery
The holiday season is upon us. It’s that wonderful time of the year. I love Christmas! But I must confess, I get a bit cynical because of the consumerism that…