General

For most of us, a home is the most expensive investment we will ever make, and it’s a good one. Throughout the scripture from the first pages of Genesis, God talks about land as a possession and an investment worthy of our efforts and says in Jeremiah...

Finances, Money Strategies, Mortgage Refinance

Purchasing a home can be a costly and frightening experience. It’s likely the most expensive purchase most adults will ever make. The process is constantly changing, and potential pitfalls seem to lurk around every corner. So much so, in fact, that...

Budgeting, Money Strategies, Mortgage

Learning how to budget can be challenging! For some people, it comes naturally, but for others, it takes an extra dose of discipline to develop the habit. However knowing how to budget when you have inconsistent income can be especially challenging.  An...

Budgeting, Financial Stewardship, Savings Plan

In Mark 12, we meet the poor widow who gave two small coins in the temple treasury as her offering. In verse 42, Jesus said, “Truly I say to you, this poor widow has put in more than all those who are contributing to the offering box. For they all...

Financial Stewardship, Giving

Do you have $1,000 in a savings account that you could access right now? Most Americans (70%) don’t. In fact, six out of 10 Americans couldn’t even access $500 in an emergency. And 34% of Americans said they don’t have any savings…at...

Savings, Savings Plan

It’s been said that paying off debt is like eating an elephant – it can only be done one bite at a time. Starting the process of becoming debt-free can be overwhelming, and not knowing how or where to start can prevent many people from starting...

Debt, Stress

Saving is biblical; God wants us to be savers! He wants us to have the resources we need to take care of our families and others. He also wants us to be in a position to serve Him so that He will be made known and honored. Saving does not represent...

Financial Stewardship, Money Strategies, Savings

Ever feel like you just hit a wall with your finances? The truth is, no matter how disciplined you are, sometimes we all need to hit the reset button. Here are 7 things that will help you feel energized and reinstate your purpose as a steward of...

Finances

Lower interest rates and terms that pay down a loan more quickly are popular reasons to refinance a home mortgage. However, before refinancing, you should know that sometimes you may end up paying more, not less, for a mortgage. Lenders charge new types...

Mortgage, Refinance

Do you want to improve your credit but don’t know where to start? Is it hard to see the light at the end of your credit tunnel? You’ve come to the right place! Here are 17 tips to start improving your credit to achieve your financial goals....