Finances

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  Is Christian Education Worth the Cost? How much is too much in terms of annual tuition for a Christian education -- $5,000, $10,000, or more? Study's show what parents can realistically expect to pay in tuition and why many private schools could... Harvey Nowland Jun 05, 2006
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  Avoid the "Budget-Busters" that Kill Us Financially An effective family budget is the single best way to prevent financial downfall. But when implementing a new budget, there's always some trial and error sprinkled with a few mistakes. To help you bypass some... Steve Diggs Apr 10, 2006
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  Five Keys to Developing a Successful Budget Your budget is the lumberjack that’ll show you how to get out of the forest of debt. It’s also the map that will guide you to future financial success. There are five things I believe will help any family... Steve Diggs Mar 27, 2006
• Why We Hate Budgeting - But Shouldn't If budgets are so good for our financial health, than why do we avoid them? There are about as many reasons for not budgeting as there are people without budgets. But understanding some of the most common... Steve Diggs Mar 13, 2006
• Consumers Unwise to Use Home Equity Loans to Handle Debt A Christian radio host, financial expert and consumer advisor is warning against the false spendable income Americans have created for themselves with home equity loans. Debt-Proof Living author Mary Hunt... Ed Thomas Mar 03, 2006
• Be "Shrewd as a Serpent" When Making Important Purchases As a young man, financial expert Steve Diggs found himself working as a car salesman to accommodate his new marriage. Here, he shares some of the lessons he learned during his time in the car sales business... Steve Diggs Jan 30, 2006
• Does Your Work Really Matter? The question of whether or not we are or even can make a difference in this world plagues most of us. No doubt thoughtful Christians wonder just how they can make such a difference in the work-a-day world of... Paul J. Dean Jan 27, 2006
• Financial Preparedness an Element of Christian Stewardship The co-founder and CEO of a financial stewardship ministry is pointing to last year's Hurricane Katrina as at least one example of why Christians should be good stewards of their finances. In that light,... Ed Thomas Jan 20, 2006
• Want to Get Rid of Greed? We don’t have to pray for it. We don’t have to strive to accomplish it. Focusing on Christ naturally results in a lifestyle of greater selflessness and less greediness. Charles R. Swindoll Jan 16, 2006
• Frugal Living: Ways to Cut Heating Costs Whether you heat your home with oil, propane or natural gas—brace yourself. Your heating bill is going to be 30 to 70 percent higher than last winter. Unless you live in Hawaii, it’s time to move into... Mary Hunt Nov 14, 2005
• My Job, My Calling: Can They Be The Same? Is work just something we have to do to get to the weekend, or can it be a true expression of what God has called us to do? Or do the rest of us just work to support the few who are called? Dan Miller Sep 16, 2005
• Attorney on New Law: The Gov't Giveth, the Gov't Taketh Away An attorney with a Christian legal group says last week's ruling by the Supreme Court allowing cities to seize property for private development sends a dangerous message. Allie Martin Jul 01, 2005