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Rising Concern Over Student Loans

Concern is rising over the high amount of student loan debt incurred by students at colleges in the United States. Could this ballooning debt be the next financial crisis? Good stewards should consider this possibility along with responses. Click here to read more. (Photo by DeaPeaJay 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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The Trouble with Money and Faith

Here’s a conversation from the Alban Institute between Wayne Floyd and John Clark about what it looks like when faith and money start talking to each other. Have you made it easy for folks to talk about money in your congregational setting?  Click here to go to the Alban website. (Photo by Mike Knell used… Read more»

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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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Redeeming Mammon

Click here to read Rev. Canon Dr. Peter Dominy’s fine and provocative doctoral thesis entitled De-Coding Mammon: Money in Need of Redemption.  “As was already suggested by Jacques Ellul fifty years ago, I argue that money must be understood as a cosmic power to which we are all subject and which is in need of… Read more»

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Stewardship & Personal Responsibility

Author and financial blogger Trent Hamm reflects on the controversial phrase found on money minted in the United States: “In God we trust.” His take is that there is some personal responsibility and action involved, too. Click here to read Hamm’s thoughts. (Photo by Sh4rp_i used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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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»

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Choosing to be a Non-Consumer

Click here to read Dave Chameides’ list of 13 questions to ask yourself before making a purchase. Chances are you can cut your consumption significantly through this little exercise. This article was originally posted on the Care2.com website. Photo by pudpuduk used under Creative Commons License. Thanks!)

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Small Acts of Stewardship Add Up

Oliver Zunz, professor of History at University of Virginia, wrote a recent opinion piece for the New York Times about the history of the Christmas Seals program and what we can learn about the power of small gifts in the philanthropic whole. What if the 99% in our congregations alone could harness their stewardship potential?… Read more»