Riches in Bible Times 
In Bible times, riches often consisted of beautiful clothing and precious metals.  Immense value resided in garments passed down from generation to generation. Jacob gave Joseph a coat of many colors. Joseph gave Benjamin five changes of clothing. Samson promised thirty changes of garments to the one who guessed his riddle. It […]

Why I Pay With Cash
….and why you should too!
1.     If you pay cash, you are likely to be more careful in your purchase.

You may not make the purchase at all.
You may delay the purchase until you have enough cash.
You may decide there are other priorities for you cash.
You may press the vendor for a better […]

To enjoy life. Debt has a way of diminishing our quality of life. It often takes the enjoyment out of the simple things in life. After piling up debt after debt, we spend half our lives just paying the cost of interest, in addition to repaying the debt.
To fulfill dreams. Debt […]

To have money for repairs. If you own or even rent a home, you will need money for repairs and general upkeep. Some examples of possible repairs are a leaky roof, a squeaky furnace, household appliances such as the washer, dryer and refrigerator, and other necessary repairs on vehicles, computers, etc. If […]

To stay mentally healthy. Clear thinking and peace of mind cannot be taken for granted. It is hard to have clarity of thought and difficult to make good, logical and well-reasoned financial decisions when you are stressed under a burden of heavy debt.
To maintain a healthy marriage. Finances are said to be […]