Early August saw the stock market take a dive in many countries with major markets experiencing significant falls. Most notably was Japan which fell more than 12% in one day, but since then it has recovered more than half those losses. So what was the trigger? The Japanese central bank Read more …
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Biblical Principles for Overcoming the Cost of Living Crisis: A Comprehensive Guide for Christians
Biblical Principles For Overcoming The Cost Of Living Crisis – a comprehensive guide for Christians As Christians, we often turn to the Bible for guidance in all aspects of life, including our finances. The cost of living crisis is a challenge that many of us face, and it’s essential to Read more …
5 Ways To Strengthen Your Family Finances
If we’re honest, most people struggle with money at some point in their life, whether it’s learning the basics, getting ahead, saving for retirement, avoiding or getting out of debt and even spiritual challenges such as wrongly getting our identity from what we own. Once we get married, these challenges Read more …
Pastor Burnout….
HOLY CROSSFIRE, BATMAN! By Tracey Smith Have you ever made a list of the stuff you’re battling with? Trying to keep everyone happy Other people’s problems Juggling work and family (badly!) Conflict – hate it, run a mile! Can’t get on top of deadlines or the to-do list Office Read more …
Financial Tips @ Christmas
It’s hard to believe, but it’s that time of year again! It is a great time where we get to celebrate the birth of our Lord Jesus and remember what he has done for us, as well as spending time with our loved ones. However, our society has also Read more …
How to regain control of your cash
Good financial management necessitates that you get control over your spending. There is no lack of things to distract us and to spend our money on! I recommend that you become a “master” of your spending rather than its servant, in order to: get your finances in good shape; and Read more …
Can your finances be cursed?
Some people believe it while some people don’t, but what is the truth of one’s finances being thought of as cursed? All through our lives, we learn about our strengths. Upon realizing what they are, it is best to hone them and be good stewards of the skills and abilities Read more …
The Simplest way to Build Wealth
In this day and age, with all the spending options available to us, it’s hard to save. The savings rate in most wealthy countries indicate that this is an understatement! In fact, in my country of birth (Australia) the national savings rate from 2000 to 2010 was 3%. That is Read more …
Learning from the Ant: a money lesson
Have you heard of Aesop’s fable about the grasshopper and the ant? The grasshopper was hopping about, chirping and singing to its heart’s content one summer day when an ant passed by. It was carrying an ear of corn bigger than its size and it was on its way back Read more …
The core Issues to address with your Retirement Planning
Retirement Planning on face value seems simple. After all isn’t just about saving enough money to live off in your twilight years? If only it were that simple. In this article I want to explore the different issues that you need to factor into your planning. ISSUES FOR LONG-TERM PLANNING Read more …