It’s hard enough to make ends meet, but the job is tougher when inflation eats away at your take-home pay. This handy guide from CNBC gives you principles to help plan your personal finances. (Photo: Chris Potter, Creative Commons)

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It’s hard enough to make ends meet, but the job is tougher when inflation eats away at your take-home pay. This handy guide from CNBC gives you principles to help plan your personal finances. (Photo: Chris Potter, Creative Commons)
Budgets are tight, donations are in decline. What’s the best strategy for a church to embrace? Well, it’s NOT fundraising, a stewardship drive or a capital campaign, says Karl Vaters of Christianity Today. (Photo: Bev8200, Creative Commons)
Many church members become fuzzy-minded looking at a line-item budget. This year try a ‘narrative budget’ that connects offerings to vital ministries. From Center for Faith & Giving. (Photo: Chris Potter, Creative Commons)
Inflation is putting the pressure on family budget, and perhaps nowhere more than the food budget. How can folks put food on the table without sacrificing nutrition? Today.com offers some great tips. (Photo: Jack Sparrow, Pexels)
The 10-10-80 principle is a simple formula that can help many individuals and families achieve long-term financial stability. It’s relatively easy to understand and can help you get your finances in order. From Crosswalk.com.
Inflation is causing problems for everyone, especially retirees on fixed incomes or with limited investments. US News reports on strategies for retirees to handle their finances. (Photo: Pug50, Creative Commons)
Lots of faithful people struggle with money, especially in an unsettled economy climate like today’s. But three clear principles can help families get on track and stay there. From Crosswalk.com.
The stock market has lots of people anxious about a possible recession on the horizon. To help you be in the best possible position if the economy tanks, Investopedia offers advice on five moves you should definitely avoid. (Photo: TheDave, Creative Commons)
An endowment fund can help your congregation to face the future with more stability It provides a meaningful option for your members’ second-mile and legacy gifts. This guide from the ELCA Foundation explains. (Photo: Chris Potter, Creative Commons)
Many people who earn a good living are trapped in financial hell simply because they don’t know how to manage their money. It takes some effort and discipline, but financial freedom can be achieved, this resource from LifeWay says.