Weekly roundup of recommended personal finance articles from around the web. Our desires are being manipulated (Becoming Minimalist). Some good ideas for taking back control. Raising a red flag on colleges’ sports gambling play (Inside Higher Ed). “The risk of not only enabling but endorsing and encouraging gambling for [college students] is to target a […]
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An Identity Theft Like No Other
Identity theft has become a common crime, impacting millions people each year. As bad as the problem is, about a hundred years ago, an identity theft took place on a far grander scale. Everyone’s identity was stolen. Amazingly, this huge heist didn’t make headlines, and it didn’t prompt any calls for greater security. In fact, […]
“Money. Purpose. Joy.” Gains Distribution on RightNow Media
I am very excited to announce that RightNow Media has begun distributing “Money. Purpose. Joy.,” my seven-session video-based course. RightNow is an incredible ministry — a powerful platform that reaches several million people at more than 16,000 churches with video teaching from Francis Chan, Max Lucado, and many other Bible teachers. These churches pay a […]
Profitable Ideas: The Number That Matters Most, Preparing for the Next Bear, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Number one number (Humble Dollar). There’s wisdom in maintaining a healthy hatred of recurring bills and being ruthless about keeping them under control. To cure affluenza, we have to be satisfied with the stuff we already own (The Guardian). The […]
Living an Open-Handed Life of Faith: One Couple’s Remarkable Journey of Letting Go
A few months ago, I asked readers of this blog to send me positive financial stories. The first note I received in response was from John, a friend with whom I had served in stewardship ministry more than 10 years ago. He wrote about his gratitude for how radically his life has been altered by […]
Profitable Ideas: Money Mind Games, Kids Pay a Price for Their Parents’ Debt, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Money mind games: Is $100 always $100? (She Picks Up Pennies). Sometimes we don’t think so clearly about money. How I saved $100k in 3 years (And Then We Saved). All without a big salary or an inheritance. […]