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Coping With the Current Housing Crisis

  • by Melvin Rhodes
Last year was the worst year for U.S. foreclosures since 1932, at the height of the Great Depression. And 2008 looks set to be even worse. The economy may be in trouble, but there are steps you can take to prepare for the coming downturn.

Are We Borrowing Away Our Freedom?

  • by Rex Sexton
A wise man named Solomon wrote these words many years ago: "The borrower is servant to the lender" (Proverbs 22:7). If his words are still true, are we as a nation gradually becoming the servant of foreign governments?

What's Behind the Falling Dollar?

  • by Melvin Rhodes
With a barrel of oil near $100 and the dollar recently falling 16 percent against other currencies, Americans need to understand what's behind the falling dollar and what the consequences will be for them.

Are We Living in a "9/10" Economy?

  • by Darris McNeely
Global financial markets were rocked last month following rising defaults affecting mortgage-backed securities. What does this mean for the world’s money supply and confidence in Western financial institutions? Are we on the verge of a major upheaval in the world economy?

Are we living in a "9/10 economy?"

  • by Darris McNeely
There is a real problem with the Western economies that could lead to some major corrections thus impacting jobs, income and growth in America and Great Britain.

Don't Pay "Stupid Tax"!

  • by Pat Freeman
Paying taxes is the expectation of Christians, but paying an extra tax for stupidity isn't. Here's a plan for getting the most for your money and avoiding an unnecessary penalty.

What Do You Know About Credit?

  • by Vertical Thought
Take the following quiz to learn some surprising things about credit cards and their use in the United States.

Credit vs. Debt: Two Sides of the Same Coin

  • by Karen Meeker
Young people need to know how to use credit effectively. Many don't and pay a steep price to learn. Read this for some important advice about your money.

African Debt Is Wiping the Slate Clean a Good Idea

  • by Melvin Rhodes
Britain's finance minister, Gordon Brown, is proposing that the G7 countries cancel Africa's debts to Western banks. Will this move give Africa the economic boost it needs to finally get off the ground?
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God, Money and You

  • by Tom Kirkpatrick
Does the Bible help us see the proper relationship between God and wealth for those who sincerely desire to serve and please Him?

In Brief... Prepare to Reduce Your Standard of Living

  • by Cecil Maranville, John Ross Schroeder, Jim Tuck
Do you remember the advertising line that said, "when [a certain financial planner] speaks, people listen"? People have become accustomed to "listening" to the vagaries of the stock market. Actually, they need to tune their ears to other voices-three in particular. Regardless of what happens in the near future in the major stock markets of the world, the following factors indicate rough times...
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Do You Know How to Use A Credit Card?

  • by David Treybig
What tips do financial experts recommend on using credit cards? In principle, does the Bible offer advice on this modern practice? Understanding and practicing the keys revealed in this article can help your family bolster its financial security.