Are you having money problems in your marriage? Join the club! Most of us are feeling the money pinch. But according to financial expert Ron Blue and his wife Judy, “There’s no such thing as a money problem in marriage.” They insist that “what looks like money trouble in a Read More…
“It’s not enough to just earn money and expect to have it for the things we need. We need to manage our money. We must use the money in a planned and careful manner… the “B” word… budget. Some teach that Christians should have no concern for money, as ‘worldly’. Read More…
We’ve seen that most married couples don’t want to talk about financial matters that are causing problems in their marriages. (We also know this from personal experience.) They will usually either avoid talking about their financial problems, or they scream it out. “Talking” about handling financial issues is considered boring. Read More…
Are you and your spouse involved in spending disagreements? If you are, you’re in the same boat as multiple millions of couples. Everyone who is married will find areas of their lives where they disagree, and money is a common area. Actually, “money is the number one issue married couples Read More…
We’re told in the Bible, “Wise people store up choice things but a foolish person consumes everything he has.“ (Proverbs 21:20) But there are times when even one’s savings isn’t enough to help you get through a financial crisis. That’s when the next question arises. Whether your financial problems happened Read More…
Steve and I have been going through a few financial “challenges” lately. This isn’t the first time we’ve prayed for God’s provision, and it won’t be the last, I’m sure. We’ve just gone through a few tough months financially. They’ve sure been challenging. Even so, it has drawn us closer Read More…
Let’s look at some rules for honor on the battlefield, or How to Fight Fair About Finances. We’ll start with a “never.” Fight Fair About Finances • Never try to work through money problems while angry. Calm down, and then make an appointment with each other to try again. When Read More…
Most of us have had the occasional heart-to-heart talk with our spouse over family finances. It probably comes as no surprise, then, that arguing about money is one of the most common arguments married couples experience. It’s not unusual at all for couples to disagree about money. However, when a Read More…
