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   20 There is desirable treasure, and oil in the dwelling of the wise, but a foolish man squanders it. Proverbs 21:20 (NKJV) Here’s another translation: 20 The wise have wealth and luxury, but fools spend whatever they get. Proverbs 21:20 (NLT) It’s interesting to see what the Bible has to say on living beneath [...]

It’s pretty much common knowledge now that everyone should have an emergency fund of 3-6 months (some experts say even more) of expenses in liquid savings (money that’s easily accessible). But unfortunately, common knowledge isn’t necessarily common practice and many people just don’t have anything in savings. The key to getting out of debt is [...]

Here’s today’s verse of the day: 7 Do not be deceived, God is not mocked; for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap. 8 For he who sows to his flesh will of the flesh reap corruption, but he who sows to the Spirit will of the Spirit reap everlasting life. 9 And [...]

I use Washington Mutual (WaMu) as my primary checking account. My paycheck is direct deposited there and I pay all my bills (with free online bill pay) with it. I like it because they offer absolutely free checking. There are no monthly fees or balance requirements and they have branches nationwide! They also offer free [...]

Here’s today’s verse of the day: 6 But this I say: He who sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and he who sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for God loves a cheerful giver. 8 And God is [...]

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Here’s today’s verse of the day: 14“For the kingdom of heaven is like a man traveling to a far country, who called his own servants and delivered his goods to them.15And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went [...]

Here’s today’s verse of the day: 10He who is faithful in what is least is faithful also in much; and he who is unjust in what is least is unjust also in much.11Therefore if you have not been faithful in the unrighteous mammon, who will commit to your trust the true riches?12And if you have [...]

Here’s today’s verse of the day: 24“No one can serve two masters; for either he will hate the one and love the other, or else he will be loyal to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve God and mammon. Matthew 6:24 (NKJV) This verse is in the same chapter as yesterday’s Verse [...]

Here’s today’s verse of the day: 19“Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; 20but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal.21For where your treasure is, there [...]

Ok, well maybe not, but they still are a very bad deal. Here’s an excerpt from another great financial blog creditpro: “Another common problem that I encounter on a daily basis has to do with payday loans. While these may appear to be a quick and easy way to get money for rent, bills, credit [...]

Here’s today’s verse of the day: 7The rich rules over the poor, And the borrower is servant to the lender. Proverbs 22:7 (NKJV) Some wise words indeed from King Solomon and so true. When you look at society today, this country is definitely a debt nation. The savings rate continues to be negative which means [...]

Here’s a bonus Valentine’s Day Verse: 13Greater love has no one than this, than to lay down one’s life for his friends. John 15:13 As you go about your day on the “day of love” remember that the greatest love was when Jesus came to this earth, died for our sins, and rose again from [...]

Here’s today’s verse of the day: 8“Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed Me! But you say, ‘In what way have we robbed You?’ In tithes and offerings. 9You are cursed with a curse, For you have robbed Me, Even this whole nation. 10Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, That there may [...]