Many Pleasures of Home Ownership
For many years, homeownership has been associated with “the American dream,” and for a good reason. As long as you are in a financial position to buy, there are many…
Down Payment Gifts
Using Gift Money for a Down Payment Especially for young first-time homebuyers, one of the biggest challenges is coming up with the money for a down payment. While it’s true…
Setting Financial Goals for the New Year
If the pandemic wreaked havoc with your financial goals in 2020, you’re not alone. No one could have foreseen such an event that changed all of our lives in countless…
Fostering Community During the Pandemic
Earlier this year, with the COVID-19 pandemic spreading quickly, all manner of places where people normally gather began closing their doors. Businesses that could, asked their people to work from…
5 Tips For Buying an RV
The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many people’s vacation plans. Flying overseas may no longer be an option. Cruises are canceled. So how can you enjoy your time off and get…
Saving for Big Purchases in Uncertain Times
Have you been wanting to buy a house or a new car? You might think that now is not the time to be making a big purchase. But with interest…
Making the Rule of 72 Work for You
You’ve probably heard that putting your money into interest-bearing accounts can make it grow. But do you know how much it grows? And do you know how long it would…
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…
Cultivating Generous Hearts — Ideas for Church Leaders
“The hidden financial problem in your church is not how people behave with money; it’s what they believe about money.” That’s Chuck Bentley, CEO of Crown Financial Ministries, from his…
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…