President Donald Trump’s constant ire towards Fed Chair Jerome Powell (whom Trump appointed in his first term) raises the question for many: What does the Fed actually do? This article from Yahoo Personal Finance explains. (Image: CreativeCommons)
How to pay off your credit cards once and for all
With the average credit card balance over $6,000, consumer debt is a growing problem for many Americans., especially in an uncertain economy. Mounting debt can feel overwhelming, but it can be tackled. Forbes magazine outlines some strategies. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Leverage your financial gifts to family
If you generally give generous financial gifts for your children or grandchildren, it presents a wonderful opportunity to engage and educate loved ones on money matters and family values while quietly contributing to their wellbeing. ShareSaveSpend explains.
What in the world (and the Bible) is mammon?
Mammon is one of those old-fashioned words we associate with outdated bible translations, and it still causes a lot of confusion among today’s Christians. This article from Christianity.com explains what mammon is and is not. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Try a ‘spending cleanse’ to reset bad money habits
It takes hard work to set a budget, but way too easy to get off track! A spending cleanse gives us the chance to step back and become more aware of where our money is flowing. ShareSaveSpend.com tells you how. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Turn around the summer slump in offerings
The summer is usually a quieter time for churches, but your giving and growth don’t have to take a vacation. A few proactive strategies can help your congregation thrive all summer long. Church Growth magazine explores.
Prepare your church for uncertain times
The economic outlook is as choppy as it’s ever been, and experts say it’s going to be a while before things settle down. With that in mind, there are some proactive steps congregations can take to prepare for whatever lies ahead. From the Christian Stewardship Network. (Photo: DewFrame, Creative Commons)
Best practices for handling church offerings
It’s not only important to have good policies for handling offerings, but also important that they actually be followed and updated from time to time. How is your congregation doing in this score? This resource from the United Methodist Church suggests best practices. (Photo: Creative Commons)
U.S. ‘wealth gap’ remains high despite gains
Wealth is important for upward economic mobility, allowing families to invest in their futures and their children’s futures, and to deal with financial bumps in the road. Data show persistent and wide gaps between rich and poor. The Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis reports.
‘Churches must ‘reimagine’ their money relationship
Consultant and author of “Decolonizing Wealth, Edgar Villaneuva encourages faith communities to revitalize the ways that they approach money, wealth and philanthropy. He shares ideas in this interview with Faith & Leadership. (Photo: Creative Commons)
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