Because we never know when a questionable or burdensome designated gift may come our way, having a gift acceptance policy in place is wise. The United Methodist Church has a wonderful sample. (Photo: Creative Commons)
3 Common mistakes in managing church finance
Finance and tax laws can be complicated, and those who handle a congregation’s money need to be aware of the responsibility. Smartchurchmanagement.com lists three errors churches often make. (Photo: Tal Atlas, Creative Commons)
How does our faith affect our relationship with money?
More than 2,300 Scripture passages talk about money, so obviously it’s something Christians should ponder carefully and faithfully. Callie Picardo, author of Money Talks: A Biblical Take on Earning, Saving, Spending, and Giving discusses. From the Lewis Center for Church Leadership.
‘Debt divide’ widens – some gain, others fall behind
Consumers have paid down debt as high interest rates have discouraged them from taking on new debt, but many middle- and lower-income households are struggling just to get by. Market Watch reports on the causes and cautions of the growing ‘debt divide.’ (Image: ccPixs, Creative Commons)
God and money: A reflection
money is a driving factor behind many decisions made in today’s culture. Although money is not necessarily a bad thing, it can be easy to let it consume us and guide our actions when only God should have that power over our lives. Molly Howard of Grand Canyon University reflects.
The right way to give your children an allowance
More than just an allotment of spending month, an allowance for children presents an opportunity for teaching them about the value of money, how money can be earned, saved and spent wisely, Parents.com says. (Photo: publicdomainpictures.net)
How to plan a fun vacation while sticking to your budget
Vacation should be relaxing, but that doesn’t mean you should overspend. Here are some tips and tricks to travel smarter so you can have the vacation you deserve—all within your budget. Real Simple tells you how. (Photo: Mike Prosser, Creative Commons)
Text-message scams are draining bank accounts
It’s a scam on the rise: Robotexts purporting to be from fraud investigators, job recruiters and other occupations are duping people out of their hard earned money. The Guardian reports on what’s going on and how to protect yourself.
Household finance 101: Harvard shows the way
Harvard College prepared this financial literacy guide for its students, but it can teach us all about budgeting, credit, savings, taxes, investing and more. From Harvard College.
Five lies that Christians tell about money
In most congregations, few topics are as controversial as money – and how God wants us to value and use it. Misconceptions abound and are repeated endlessly. The Gospel Coalition’s Chris Cagle lists five common “lies.”
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