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"'Bring all the tithes into the storehouse, that there may be food in My house, and try Me now in this,' says the LORD of hosts, 'If I will not open for you the windows of heaven and pour out for you such blessing that there will not be room enough to receive it'" (Malachi 3:10).

To properly manage our money, we must first acknowledge its source—God. From there, the Bible explains an age-old strategy for making the most out of what we've been given.

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Laying Up Treasure

Laying Up Treasure

  • by Frank Dunkle
With no signs of the economy improving anytime soon, gold prices are soaring—and many are looking to precious metals to save them from ruin. How do we prepare for financial disaster?
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An Important 40th Anniversary to Ponder

  • by Rex Sexton
Just over 40 years ago the United States government decided to go off the gold standard, U.S. dollars no longer being backed up by their value in gold. Four decades later we are feeling the economic crunch that comes from unwise financial practices. Jesus Christ's coming rule on earth represents the only real solution.
A Note About Inflation

A Note About Inflation

  • by Tom Robinson
It should be realized that inflating the money supply is actually massive fraud and theft.
Kitchen Table Economics

Kitchen Table Economics

  • by Darris McNeely
There are times when households reach the end of their financial resources and have to declare bankruptcy. Their income cannot meet their debts. Has America come to such a defining moment?

Improving Your Finances

  • by United Church of God
It takes long-range thinking to sacrifice now for future success.

World News and Trends: Debt dysfunction in the Western world

  • by Jerold Aust, John Ross Schroeder
It becomes a matter of more than just passing interest that our present plight would be described in biblical terms by the chairman and executive chairman of a popular American newsweekly with an international edition!
Money Management 101

Money Management 101

  • by Becky Sweat
In a tough economy, managing your personal finances is more important than ever. Here are some tips for saving and spending your hard-earned cash.
A man holding an open Bible.

Seeking God's Blessings

  • by United Church of God
God expects us to be productive and to use our abilities to support ourselves, our families and others who are in need. But to be truly successful, we need God's blessings—and He will bless us when we use our money to reflect His priorities.
Monthly income expense worksheet

Monthly Income and Expense Worksheet

  • by United Church of God
After you determine your overall financial condition (net worth), the next step is to analyze your monthly cash flow. This will show you which direction you are headed—whether you are accumulating money, holding steady or going further into debt. Use the form below to examine your monthly income and expenses.
A chart to help determine your net worth.

Determining Your Net Worth

  • by United Church of God
Determining your net worth is the first step in designing a personal budget. Use the form below to help begin this process.
A father and son counting pennies from a glass jar.

Teach Your Children About Finances

  • by United Church of God
God expects us not only to learn to handle our money according to His instructions, but also to share that knowledge with our children. So what are some of the ways parents can teach their children to handle money responsibly?
A thread going through the eye of a needle.

The Eye of a Needle

  • by United Church of God
What did Jesus Christ mean when He said, It is easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich man to enter the kingdom of God?
A worried looking man reading.

Introduction: Managing Your Finances

  • by United Church of God
Whether due to the overall state of the economy or their own mistakes with money, many find themselves mired in debt and worried about their financial future. Where can you turn for practical guidelines to manage your money?
Money bills, coins and credit cards.

Financial Security and Peace of Mind

  • by United Church of God
It seems that all of us could use help with our finances and financial management. Many principles have been there all along in the pages of Scripture!
Debt Troubles Mount for Britain and America

Debt Troubles Mount for Britain and America

  • by Melvin Rhodes
The late French President Charles de Gaulle once dismissed the United States and Britain as "the Anglo-Saxon debtor nations." Four decades later, their enormous debt is forcing the two countries into a period of dramatic change.
Finances and Marriage

Finances and Marriage

  • by Good News
Over the years, many marriage counselors and couples have cited finances as a major cause of divorce.