It usually catches you when you least expect it and often means that you’ll be shelling out some money in the near future. Yes, I’m talking about the check engine light in your car. (Were you expecting me to say kids? I suppose that works too!)
Are Separate Checking Accounts a Harbinger of Marital Problems?
In my financial counseling practice, I occasionally meet a couple who operates their household budget from two separate accounts: a “his” account and a “her” account. When I ask them why, they normally respond with, “I am not sure” or “We have always done it this way” or “I like to control my own money” […]
The Bread Is God’s
You’ve heard of Dietrich Bonhoeffer, right? Since his biography came out, everyone is a Bonhoeffer fan. And why shouldn’t they be? He stood against Hitler (the only man everyone agrees deserves to go to Hell) and eventually died fighting the Nazis and spreading the Gospel of Christ. He’s a cool dude, and his biography is […]
How Should Christians Tip?
Here’s something the Christian community needs to think long and hard about: Tipping. We’re lousy tippers. Every server will confirm that Sunday lunch is one of the worst days of the week. The Christians get out of church, demand more than any other customer, hang around for an hour or more, and follow it up […]
Are Extended Warranties Worth It? It Depends.
Financial guru Dave Ramsey states unequivocally that extended warranties are rip-offs. As a Ramsey follower, I agree. I regularly smile and say “no thank you” when Best Buy or Wal-Mart asks, “would you like a warranty with that product?” Reasons to self insure Because these warranties are high profit items (many studies indicate over 50%), […]
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