What the Bible Says About Debt
"The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender." - Proverbs 22:7 This is the most popular verse in the Bible about debt. It [...]
Prepping to Add Your Teenage Driver
We as adults have had car insurance for a long time now, but adding a teenage driver is... different. To make the process easier, we’ve put together a list [...]
How To Talk About Finances With Your Spouse
Money–it's a “thing”, especially in relationships. This is one reason why Jesus talks about money more in the Bible than He speaks of Heaven or Hell. He loves us [...]
Does Your Family Resent the Time You Spend Working?
The following is adapted from Work–Life Harmony. When my children were very young, my family and I went to Disneyland. While there, we sat on the curb of Main [...]
Having Your Finances Under One Roof
Are you the type of person who has accounts at multiple places? If I asked you to find information about your life insurance policies, would you know where to [...]
Why I Don’t Pay My Kids an Allowance
I love my kids like crazy. Like most parents, I would do absolutely anything for them. As a result, I understand why many parents choose to give an allowance [...]
Budget vs Financial Plan
Both a budget and a financial plan are ways to create a blueprint for your money. But what’s the difference and how do you figure out which one you need?Both [...]
Using Roblox to Teach Kids About Stocks
My daughter loves playing Roblox. The popular online gaming platform has announced its plans to go public in 2021, so I saw this as an opportunity to teach her [...]
Everyone Should Consider A Reverse Mortgage
What is a reverse mortgage? As explained here, a Home Equity Conversion Mortgage (HECM) “reverse mortgage” is a way for senior homeowners to access the equity in their house. [...]
Why I Don’t Budget
I have a confession: I don’t budget. I’m not anti-budgeting. In fact, I think someone who tracks their spending has a leg up on the person who doesn’t. But [...]