Major changes — whether personal or professional — can significantly affect your family’s insurance and investment needs. A year-end review of your situation will help ensure that you have adequate coverage and that your investments are meeting your needs. Consider where you stand now in terms of your financial goals and what, if any, adjustments...... >Read More

Tags: budget, challenges & conflict, changes, communication, crisis, finances, healthy marriage, improving your marriage, Money, priorities, resolving conflict, Self

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The most valuable things we offer our children cost nothing. But there are many other things we give them that cost money.  The most expensive is often the opportunity for them to attend college or university. Without financial assistance, our children may have to forego post-secondary education or graduate with loads of student debts.  We want...... >Read More

Tags: budget, challenges & conflict, children, communication, education, Family, finances, healthy marriage, improving your marriage, parenting, priorities, resolving conflict

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In difficult economic times like these, it’s natural to search for ways to cut expenses and reduce the pressure on your family income. Among the many ways to lower expenses, the easiest may seem to stop making donations to your favorite charities. If we truly believe in what these organizations are doing, discontinuing our financial support means...... >Read More

Tags: budget, charity, communication, Culture, donate, Family, family values, finances, generous, healthy marriage, Money, newlywed, priorities, taxes, values, volunteer, World

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Many families suffer “hole-in-a-pocket” syndrome, meaning the money they earn seems to slip away leaving no trace. As a result, plans we have for our family, home, church or charity giving and future are set aside.  We say “we can’t afford it” even when the family income suggests that the plans are – or should be – affordable. This...... >Read More

Tags: budget, challenges & conflicts, communication, FaithLife Financial, families, family budget, finances, financial decisions, healthy marriage, income, Money, pay check, priorities, resolving conflict, values

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Today, the number of credit cards in Canada had grown to almost 65 million while the value of annual purchases made with credit cards increased more than ten times. The hard truth: More credit cards mean more credit card debt per person. Many Canadians are swamped by their monthly credit card obligations. Credit card debt is painful because often...... >Read More

Tags: bankruptcy, budget, credit, credit card debt, debt, FaithLife Financial, Family, FamilyLife, finances

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In these uncertain economic times, we’re all looking to save a little money, especially if we can do it without changing our lifestyle. Here are ten ways you can do just that. Taken together and applied over even a few months, they could make a noticeable difference to your family’s budget. The “small stuff” pays off. Pennies and nickels...... >Read More

Tags: 10 tips, budget, challenges & conflicts, Culture, FaithLife Financial, Family, finances, healthy marriage, Money, priorities, save, World

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Do you you love to entertain? Do you take joy in your friendships and making people feel comfortable? Take our Life Lesson about all the joys that friendship brings. Maybe you might even make a new friend! If you are about to embark on a home decorating project, rest assured that it doesn't have to be an expensive proposition.... >Read More

Tags: baragin, budget, decorating, Family, garage sales, home, home decor, shopping

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