The Importance of Tipping
Back in 2014, a Dominos pizza delivery employee, James, got the surprise of his life when he delivered two pizzas to Indiana Wesleyan University and got a massive tip of $1,268.86, along with $70 in gift cards. The altruistic act was part of a lesson on kindness a speaker was illustrating to students. James’s story […]
7 Steps to Start Meal Prepping
Meal prepping can be a great way to live as a faithful steward! Many of the principles, like discipline and planning, involved in meal prepping are biblical. Using your time wisely (Ephesians 5:16) to save money is demonstrating faithful stewardship. And being a biblical steward is all about managing our resources (namely our time, talents, […]
13 Gluten-Free Meals You Can Make for Less Than $3
It’s completely possible to buy affordable, filling, healthy, (even gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan, or paleo) groceries to prepare delicious, and creative recipes for your family. The average American family spends 12% of their total income on food, and the average meal “out” costs $12.75. Since food and groceries takes up such a large portion of your […]
8 Tips for an Affordable Wedding
Weddings are expensive! With the average cost of a wedding at $26,645, I am very thankful to have 4 boys! My church recently announced the upcoming wedding of a young couple. The event will take place after our morning service, followed by a potluck and wedding cake provided by the ladies in the church. How practical […]
5 Inexpensive (or FREE!) Date Ideas for Valentine’s Day
Dear Chuck, With Valentine’s Day approaching, I wonder if it’s really necessary to spend a lot of money on a holiday that feels a bit made up. I’m feeling manipulated but I don’t want to disappoint my wife. Is Valentine’s Day worth celebrating, and how much is too much? – Husband Needs Help Dear Husband, […]
5 Things That Are Killing Your Budget
Allison Martin at MoneyTalksNews.com reports that it’s the small expenses that add up to blow a budget and ruin a spending plan. There are several main culprits. Food is one of the biggest expenditures in America. If you spend $10 a day for lunch, that quickly adds up to $200 per month! Stop! Buy a […]
12 Steps to a Healthy Lifestyle
With medical expenses being the number one cause of financial hardships, it pays to work at staying healthy. Here are few simple tips/benefits for staying healthy: Take advantage of free ways to exercise. YouTube sessions, walking, dancing, and stretching; check out churches, senior centers, or the YMCA for exercise classes for little or no cost. Park […]
8 Budget Hacks to Help You Save
Dear Chuck, I’ve seen that you really encourage people to save $1,000 that they don’t touch at all except for extreme emergencies, but seriously, I CAN’T DO IT! I need some advice on where to cut because I’m so close to the edge. Got any ideas? Open to Suggestion Dear Open, Trust me, you are […]
Investing: Apple Orchard vs Apple, Inc.
A friend recently sent me an article where the author gave this challenge – What is a better investment, planting an Apple orchard or buying Apple stock? According to the author, “If you had bought Apple stock at its IPO in 1980, you’d be up over 200x your money. And that is truly phenomenal performance. […]
A Tip for Saving Money on Food
By Chuck Bentley I recently read an article about a cooking co-op. Here is how it works, according to the author, Dee Sarton Bower: Four families have gotten together to form a cooperative effort to cook for each other Monday through Thursday. They each have a designated day to prepare meals for the entire group. […]