Finances - articles
Curing Health Care: First, Do No Harm
I had my annual check-up today. From the look on my internist’s face when he entered the examining room…well…if it had not been a year since I had seen him, I would have thought he was going to tell me I have a dreaded disease. more »
By Penna Dexter - Oct 9, 2007 - (5)
Topic: Family, Living, Finances, Health, Citizenship, National, Social Issues
Some common sense in the “mommy wars”
The divide between working and stay-at home mothers has always been overhyped. The term “mommy wars” doesn’t really describe the way mothers relate to one another. more »
By Penna Dexter - Aug 7, 2007 - (4)
Topic: Family, Living, Finances, Marriage, Wives, Parenting, Mothers, Pop Culture
Financial Integrity—How Important Is It Really?
The goal of every believer should be to live a life that is pleasing to and representative of our Lord Jesus Christ. Our lives are under the constant surveillance of an unbelieving world, and no area is under more scrutiny than finances. more »
By John D. Morgan - Jun 1, 2007 - (1)
Topic: Family, Living, Finances
Uninsured Americans
“The Bible tells us to do unto others as we would have others do unto us. If I were uninsured, I would want others to come to my aid and demand solutions. more »
By Jerry Price - Dec 1, 2006 - (10)
Topic: Family, Living, Finances, Citizenship, Social Issues
Family Debt - Debt Control
“Here’s a sample no-debt commitment:
I am fully committed not to use credit cards or in any way incur debt to pay for any aspect of my/our Christmas holiday celebrations. more »
By Jerry Price - Dec 1, 2005
Topic: Family, Living, Finances
Family Debt - Buying Habits
“Since the first mini-warehouses appeared in the Southwest during the late 1960s, the roll-top metal doors of self-storage have spread from coast to coast like burger franchises. more »
By Jerry Price - Dec 1, 2005
Topic: Family, Living, Finances
Family Debt - General
There is no dignity so impressive, and no dependence quite so important as living within your means. (Calvin Coolidge)
Wise Words from America’s Founding Fathers and other Patriotic Americans [Accessed August 8, 2005] more »
By Jerry Price - Dec 1, 2005
Topic: Family, Living, Finances
Family Debt - Statistics
Seventeen percent of Americans are in the hole, deep in debt with little hope of climbing out. Twenty percent describe their financial position as precarious. more »
By Jerry Price - Dec 1, 2005
Topic: Family, Living, Finances
Family Debt - Holiday Debt
Deferred Billing
“What they say: Charge it now, and we won’t bill your account until … (typically it’s six to twelve months down the road). more »
By Jerry Price - Dec 1, 2005
Topic: Family, Living, Finances
Debt: Family Enemy #1
Studies now have confirmed what I’ve observed while counseling married couples over the years: money is a leading factor in family conflict. By the time a couple reaches the counseling stage, conflict over spending and saving probably has been eating at their relationship for years. more »
By Tom Atwood - Nov 1, 2005 - (2)