Obviously, Americans spend an enormous amount of money gambling, yet the issue is always controversial. Whenever a new jurisdiction seeks to add gambling, there is always a controversy. Christians are often the most vocal opponents of these measures, which usually pass anyway . . . .
Money Mistakes
5 Reasons Why People Donāt Save For Retirement
Have you ever wondered why you donāt save more for retirement? Or why others who you know donāt? If saving for retirement is so important, why donāt we do more of it, or even do it at all? Iāve come up with a handful of reasons, and all have to do with either personal attitude and preferences, or with life circumstances. Sometimes we just have to overcome ourselves, and other times we face circumstances that limit our efforts.
What does the Bible say about Co-signing loans for others?
Whereas the bible never uses the term āco-signingāĀ, it gives plenty of advice about assuming responsibility for another personās loan. Most of this advice, appropriately, comes from the Book of Proverbs ā¦ a book of wisdom. Here’s what it has to say.
Is Bankruptcy Ever Okay for a Christian?
With many people still struggling to find work, bankruptcy filings continue to grow. More than 500,000 people have filed so far this year, according to the National Bankruptcy Research Center. That’s up 17 percent from last year at this time. While bankruptcy’s stigma has weakened in recent years, it is still an especially troubling topic […]
Money Mistake #1 – Paying too much for a car
It is obvious that overpaying for something isn’t a good idea, but with cars it is especially a bad idea. The reason is that cars are depreciating assets, so if you take a loan out for your purchase, you immediately enter into a race to pay the car loan down faster than the value drops. In my case with the convertible, I did a lot of things that ensured I was going to lose this race…
