Holiday spending can squeeze your budget, but freebies and cheapies can help offset costs. Knowing where to look can help you save on gifts, fun, travel, decor and entertaining. Fidelity financial explains.
A beginner’s guide to making investments
Achieving financial security often requires making smart choices, but with a bewildering number of options for saving and investing, it’s hard to chose wisely. This article from Fortune helps clarify things for newbie investors. (Photo: Creative Commons)
All you need to know about credit scores
Credit scores can be confusing and fraught with misinformation. Many people don’t know what actions can raise or lower their scores. And surveys show that many people have no idea of what their credit score is. U.S. News explains. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Renting space brings church cash – and friendship
Lutheran Church of the Reformation in Washington has rented out some of its space to a Jewish community. It’s a financial win-win for landlord and tenant, but the benefits only begin there. The Lake Institute reports. (Photo: Creative Commons)
Why not find new sources of income for to your church?
In today’s religious climate, many churches struggle to make ends meet as weekly offerings decline. To cope, some are finding creative ways to add new income sources. Luther Seminary’s Grace Pomroy suggests several strategies. From the Lewis Center for Church Leadership.
How to know when you have enough to retire
You’ve scrimped and saved, but are you really ready to retire? How are you supposed to figure that out? Here are some helpful calculations that could help you decide whether you can actually take the plunge. From Kiplinger personal finance Newsletter. (Photo: Vlada Karpovic, via Pexels)
Are you addicted to shopping?
Some folks joke that they are “shopaholics,” but compulsive shopping is no laughing matter. Oniomania — the technical name for shopping addiciton, is a real and serious mental health concern. The Cleveland Clinic explains. (Photo: Daniel Kulinski, Creative Commons)
Mistakes that can spike your AC bill
This summer it’s not just the temperatures that are skyrocketing — so are our electricity bills as we do our best to stay cool. But what can we do? Bob (This Old House) Villa outlines the mistakes to avoid. (Photo: Creative Commons)
7 Financial facts Christians should know
In fact, Jesus talked more about money than even heaven and hell. We should talk about it too, in a healthy, open way that is founded on biblical truth. Here are seven financial essentials from the Bible that can guide your family budgeting. From Lifeway.com. (Photo: SeniorLiving.Org)
A great template of a gift-acceptance policy
A Gift Acceptance Policy helps churches navigate complex and sometimes risky donor gifts. It can help avoid legal and public relations issues, and it helps staff understand how to graciously turn down offers. This template from Brotherhood Mutual provides a wonderful starting point.
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