Vacation should be relaxing, but that doesn’t mean you should overspend. Here are some tips and tricks to travel smarter so you can have the vacation you deserve—all within your budget. Real Simple tells you how. (Photo: Mike Prosser, Creative Commons)
It’s a scam on the rise: Robotexts purporting to be from fraud investigators, job recruiters and other occupations are duping people out of their hard earned money. The Guardian reports on what’s going on and how to protect yourself.
Harvard College prepared this financial literacy guide for its students, but it can teach us all about budgeting, credit, savings, taxes, investing and more. From Harvard College.
In most congregations, few topics are as controversial as money – and how God wants us to value and use it. Misconceptions abound and are repeated endlessly. The Gospel Coalition’s Chris Cagle lists five common “lies.”
Spring is the time that everyone dreams of a perfect, relaxing family vacation, but sometimes financing it is a hassle. Blogging on theplanningmom.com, Kami offers ideas for budget vacationing. (Photo: Chiot’s Run, Creative Commons)
With the long-term future of Social Security still an open question, it’s more important than ever that Americans be smart about saving for retirement. But how? Nerdwallet.com offers some commonsense advice. (Photo: Vlada Karpovic, via Pexels)
The economy’s rocky journey over the last few years should cause some soul-searching in America’s congregations, says William Enright, senior fellow at the Lake Institute of Faith & Giving. The key is for leaders to be asking the right questions. (Photo: Lemuel Cantos, Creative Commons)
Capital campaigns can be confusing, especially for congregations that have never had one. Vanco Payments has compiled this FAQ to help leaders understand exactly what goes into a capital campaign. (Photo: Stephen Yeargin, Creative Commons)
Especially in our culture, the temptation is for money to become an idol. Over and over again, the New Testament makes it abundantly clear: Money wants our worship. This insightful essay from Christianity Today explores.
Storm clouds are on the horizon. Economists say 2023 may bring a recession. But you can take steps to minimize the harm for you and your family. Here, from Mint, are some ideas. (Photo: Ignorant Walking, Creative Commons)
