by Matt Bell | Nov 24, 2009 | Teaching Kids |
The recession has impacted all of us, including children. As reported on FiLife.com, a new survey from the American Psychological Association (APA) found that 30 percent of young people ages 8 to 17 are worried about their family’s finances – their second-highest...
by Matt Bell | Oct 8, 2009 | Credit/Debt |
It sounds like a horrific scene out of some sci-fi movie set decades down the road – lots of computer databases filled with lots of information about…you! But it’s not some fictionalized account of the future; it’s today’s reality. As...
by Matt Bell | Apr 23, 2009 | Spending |
Organic food may seem like a splurge right now, but when it comes to our health spending less may ultimately cost more. A short piece on Consumer Reports recently reported on five ways to save on organics. In addition to the obvious suggestion to buy store brand...
by Matt Bell | Oct 8, 2008 | Budgeting/Planning, Spending |
While we can’t control what’s happening in the stock market we can control what’s happening in our homes, and now is an especially good time to look for ways to spend smarter. U.S. News & World Report offers a great collection of ideas for saving...
by Matt Bell | Oct 8, 2008 | Psychology of Money, Saving |
Eight in ten Americans feel stressed about money, according to a survey by the American Psychological Association. Nearly 60 percent of respondents say they are concerned about job stability, while 50 percent say they are increasingly concerned about their ability to...
Wow, Mark, I'm thrilled and honored to hear that. You know that I'm a huge fan of Cru, so I'm…
Matt, here at Cru, we have developed a 6-week-long virtual small group class on Practical Biblical Stewardship for all our…
Stuff overload is a battle many of us fight, TJ, my family included. I think that's why I'm drawn to…
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Thanks for being a long-time reader, Dennis, and for your note. My intention with the article was simply to help…