Budgeting
How to Free Up $100 in Your Budget
Who doesn’t want an extra $100 each month? It all starts with tracking our expenses and figuring out where our money is going. Once we’ve done that, we can make decisions on what to cut out of our normal spending in order to free up $100 per month. That money can then be used to…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Lessons from the Government Shutdown
The government shutdown is a highly politicized event, but it’s important for us to remember the human lives that are suffering as a result. We not only need to actively love our neighbors during this time, but we should also use it as a time of preparation for when something similar could happen to us. …
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Money Mistakes Couples Make (2019)
Money is commonly listed as one of the top sources of stress in a marriage regardless of how money they actually have. In this interview, we discuss some of the common mistakes that couples make when it comes to handling money and how to avoid them. You can also red the full article here. The…
Read MoreMoney Mistakes Couples Make
Money is one of the most common sources of marital stress and it’s no wonder since it touches almost all areas of our lives in one way or another. Through my years of working with couples, I’ve identified some common conditions where the lack of a marital component often leads to financial conflict. Regardless of…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Americans Aren’t Saving
It’s probably not a surprise to hear that Americans are not doing a very good job saving. The typical reasons given range from monthly expenses being too high to simply not getting around to it yet. The real concern is that if we aren’t able to save when the economy has been good for nearly…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Statistics show that almost 60% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck and have less than $500 in savings. Those individuals are in a position where a single unexpected expense will force them to take on debt and commit their futures to someone else other than God. We need to explore how to end that…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Money Mistakes Couples Make (2018)
Money problems often make the short list when it comes to causes of marital tension. We’ve identified some frequent mistakes to avoid and they are the topic of this week’s discussion. You can read the full article on this topic here. The following recording is from “Mornings with Kelli and Steve” on Moody Radio Indiana…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Home Ownership
People often say renting is throwing away money, but are there times when it makes sense to rent instead of buying a home? If buying is the right decision, what do I need to consider when making that decision? In this week’s interview we take a look at how to think through these important decisions…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Understanding Your Financial Picture
It’s not very productive to try to get directions from your GPS with the current location turned off. Attempting to improve your financial situation without knowing where you currently stand is not much more productive. In this week’s interview we discuss the process of understanding your financial picture and how to use that information to…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Fixing our Finances in the New Year
Has January revealed the unfortunate reality that you’ve overextended your spending over the Christmas holiday? In this week’s interview we discuss how we can get control of our finances and honor God with our money. The following recording is from “Mornings with Kelli” on Moody Radio Indiana (97.9 FM). For more information on Moody Radio,…
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