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  • Survival Budget

    If you are in a financially difficult time and  would like to have us put together a simple spending plan for you click here to fill out our Survival Budget survey.  Our coaches will send your plan back to you in 2-3 business days.… Continue reading

  • Defeating Fear through Faith

    by Chris Haas As believers we know that God is on throne (Psalms 47:4) and that He loves and cares for us.  That is a comforting truth we should remind ourselves of in uncertain and unprecedented times. We are commanded,… Continue reading

  • Freedom 5:one Ministries Financial Hotline- Coronavirus

    Trouble shows up in a variety of way.  Every kind of trial has it’s own unique set of challenges.  Coronavirus is not only scary because of the obvious threats to our health.  But, it also has the potential to effect… Continue reading

  • Your Year End Giving Makes a Difference!

    This time of the year many of us are evaluating our generosity goals for the year.  People who study generosity say that 31% of all giving happens in the month of December 12% of all giving happen in the last… Continue reading

  • How Much Car Can You Afford?

    It happens every year.  I see the pristine Christmas scene and the doting husband who takes his unsuspecting wife outside with her hands over her eyes and surprises her with a new car.  You know the one with the big… Continue reading

  • You can still Pay for Christmas with Real Money

    “It’s the most wonderful time of the year…for the credit card companies.  There is much jingle belling and hearts will be telling of credit galore.  It’s the happiest season for more.”  Ok, so I reworded the old classic Carole.  But… Continue reading

  • How Much is Too Much House?

    I wasn’t sure if he was going to have a nervous breakdown right there at my desk or not.  He kept saying over and over, “But they said that I could afford it.”  His wife looked at me with pleading… Continue reading

  • Winning the Battle at the Grocery Store

    My (Tim) wife and I have been married for over 30 years.  And despite all her great strengths (which are many by the way) she struggles in the area of staying on budget in our household budget- or so it… Continue reading