Do you fall in love with someone because of how they manage money? It’s unlikely. After all, true love is going to be blind to how much someone earns or how much debt they’re in. That being said, this can sometimes be magical thinking in terms of what a relationship with them could actually look […]

My husband is a pastor. We’ve led marriage classes, prayed with struggling couples, and taught biblical principles for decades. But here’s what nobody knew for the first 18 years of our marriage: we couldn’t get on the same financial page. And one of the questions we wrestled with most was whether Christian couples should have […]

“Can you put a red carpet in my house?” she asked, eyes bright with possibility. I was sitting in rural Kenya with a group of local women, talking about their financial dreams. One lady wanted a red carpet. Not a designer handbag. Not a luxury vacation. A red carpet for the concrete floor she doesn’t […]

Amidst the chaos of shopping and decorating, it’s easy to forget the true meaning of Christmas. In this blog, I aim to provide some frugal and fun ideas of how you and your family can celebrate the birth of Jesus this holiday season, without overspending! Understanding What Really Matters During the Holidays Take a moment […]

Quick Answer Yes, you can talk about money with your spouse without fighting. The key is approaching conversations with grace instead of blame, understanding each other’s money perspectives, and creating plans together rather than imposing them. Couples who learn proper communication techniques can transform their financial relationship in as little as 5 weeks. My Story: 18 […]