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Build a family budget that actually works!

Making and keeping to a family budget is a lot like dieting: It’s easy start but hard to follow through. It’s one reason why so many people are overweight — and in debt! Here is an article with 10 tips for how to get your finances on track and keep them there! (Photo © Artur… Read more»

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Student Budget Calculator

College presents a challenge to students, who often have great demands on their time and money, and decreased opportunities for work and income. Here is a wonderful tool to assist students in their budget planning. Thrivent Financial for Lutherans has made it easy to plan your finances. (Photo by StewartPilbrow, used by Creative Commons license.… Read more»

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The Donald trumps The Bible on financial advice

A recent survey conducted by two faith-based non-profits reports that more Americans would seek financial advice from Donald Trump than from scripture. The study, co-sponsored by the American Bible Society, found that 50% of Americans would choose Trump for financial advice, while 32% would turn to the Bible. Click here for more details.

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Parents Enslaving Children?

Click here to read Joe Sangl’s (I Was Broke. Now I’m Not.) short article about how parents’ debt enslaves children. He bases his thoughts on a story from 2 Kings 4:1. Photo by v i p e z  used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!

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FICO Does Not Equal Financial Fitness

Most people think an excellent FICO score is the key to sound finances, but that’s not the whole picture. Author and blogger Brad Chaffee explains why your FICO score does not equate to financial fitness nor savvy stewardship but rather only measures your ability to manage debt. Click here to read the article. (Photo by… Read more»

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Life, Meaning, & Money

According to philosopher Jacob Needleman, understanding one’s relationship to money is key to discovering meaning and purpose in one’s life. Click here to read Jurriaan Kamp’s interview with Needleman from odewire. (Photo by used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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Renewed Consumer Confidence Leaves Frugality Behind

As the economy shows some hopeful signs of rebound, a new study finds that Americans are leaving their new frugality behind in favor of old ways. Click here to read the article by David Mielach posted on the MNN website. (Photo by 401K used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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Frugal Fun

Check out Frugal Community, a blog primarily aimed at graduate students in the Twin Cities, and originating from Luther Seminary’s Center for Stewardship Leaders. Even if you aren’t a grad student or living in Minnesota, you’ll find plenty of great tips and ideas for the fun and frugal life. (Photo by luis perez used under… Read more»

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Household budget calculator and analyzer!

Ever wonder where your money goes and why you have so little of it left at the end of the month? You’re not alone. Household budgeting is hard, but this online calculator from Thrivent Financial for Lutherans makes it easier. Just plug in your figures and you’ll be able to see your money flow — and to plan better! (Photo by Thelatin10, via bigstockphoto.com.)

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Financial Fitness in 2012

Here’s a great way to begin the new year! How about a 30-day challenge to address your financial fitness? A new activity will be posted each day to help you become more financial fit in 2012. Click here to read more about the GOOD 30-day Challenge: Get Financially Fit. (Photo by purpleslog used under Creative… Read more»