Trickle Up or Trickle Down?
The basic premise behind the economic stimulus packages put together by the federal government in recent years is that if the masses have money they will spend it. When they spend it, their money...
View ArticleWhat do you want God to do in 2017?
In the cool summer mountains of southwest Virginia, a medical missionary said to me, “Many people here are living on their credit cards and believe that God will one day show up and rescue them.”There...
View ArticleHRAs Make a Combeback
HRAs Make a ComebackA couple weeks before Christmas, Congress passed the 21st Century Cures Act. Quietly slipped in at the very end of the Act is a section reuathorizing the Health Reimbursement...
View ArticleWhy are you following God?
“Idolatry is always the reason we ever do anything wrong,” wrote Timothy Keller in Counterfeit Gods.Why do we ever disobey? Isn’t it because we desire something other than what God commands? When one...
View ArticleWhat does the direction of my life say about my ability to be in control?
J.D. Walt commented on George Barna’s research that we have learned to grow churches without really growing people. We can get people into the church, but we can’t get them into Christ.While there may...
View ArticleAbout a month after the Equifax breach, my wife opened her credit card...
What is identity theft and why is it so important to protect against? You’ve heard about the recent Equifax security breach, but why is it such a big deal? Identity theft occurs when someone wrongfully...
View ArticleHSA a retirement planning opportunity
Have you maxed out your retirement contributions? Are you contributing to your HSA?Health savings accounts enjoy tax-deductible contributions and tax-free distributions for qualified health care...
View ArticleWatch out for a new tax scam
The IRS warns of many tax scams targeting individuals. The IRS does not call, e-mail or use social media to collect taxes. The IRS does use regular mail, and scam artists and identity thieves know...
View ArticleShould you use joint accounts with aging loved ones?
As we or our loved ones age, it can become necessary for someone to help manage daily finances, pay bills and make deposits. It may be tempting to use a joint account or to transfer assets. Before you...
View ArticleNew Years Resolutions
Two of the most popular New Years resolutions are to save money and get out of debt.Two of the most popular resolutions to be broken during the New Year will be saving and getting out of debt.Don't let...
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