We at eChristianFinance.com believe that the financial principles of the Bible are timeless and have put together the following 10 tips for consumers to save money on their monthly grocery bills.
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For your convenience we have provided this monthly budget financial worksheet in both a printable (pdf) format as well as in a downloadable (excel) spreadsheet format.
For your convenience we have provided this net worth financial worksheet in both a printable (pdf) format as well as in a downloadable (excel) spreadsheet format.
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It’s clear that over the last few years very few individuals or families followed the concept of a monthly budget. Recent studies continue to show that the majority of Americans don’t even have a budget. And even among those that do set a budget, few actually follow it. However, one of the positive effects of this current economic crisis is that budgeting is coming back into vogue.
In 2005, there were over 2 million bankruptcies filed in the U.S., an increase of 30% over 2004. However, our materialistic society continues to rely more and more on credit to fund their lifestyle. The average credit card balance continues to climb each year. The latest statistics show the average household has over $9,000 in credit card debt. These trends aren’t likely to change any time soon since credit card companies are simply overwhelming most teenagers with credit card offers.
In 1760, John Wesley gave one of his most famous and timeless sermons entitled “The Use of Money”. 250 years later, Christians and non-Christians alike are still struggling with the proper use of money. Our world is filled with individuals that consistently spend more than they earn, who give no thought to savings, and have nothing to give God – all because of their improper use of money. While the love of money has been the destruction of many, the fault doesn’t lie in money itself, but in those that use it. Learning to prudently use money is one of the marks of a good steward.