Bob Louder

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  • Five-Step Debt Free Living Action Plan II

    “Debt Free Living God’s Way” is a choice. You choose the peace of “Debt Free Living God’s Way” when you choose to learn to manage your “wealth” according to God’s principles. One of God’s financial principles is to plan. Step 1 of your “Debt Free Living Action Plan” is to write down your needs, wants, and desires for each budget category. Once you form your written plan

  • Investing In Certificates of Deposit

    Is it important for a Christian to learn to invest? I believe it’s just as important as a Christian learning to budget! Biblical investing is simply an extension of biblical stewardship. Investing is simply the stewardship of surplus funds. The greater the surplus the more you can give away. This isn’t to say that every Christian with a surplus WILL give more away, but a Christian with a surplus CAN give more.

  • Five-Step Debt Free Living Action Plan

    “Debt Free Living God’s Way” is what God wants for each one of us. It’s His plan for you. “Debt Free Living God’s Way” is peace with God as you learn to manage all that He places into your spiritual trust account. “Debt Free Living God’s Way” is literally the absence of financial bondage - the absence of fear and worry. That is what “Debt

  • 65 Ways To Save Money III

    A home energy audit can identify ways to save up to hundreds of dollars a year on home heating (and air conditioning). Ask your electric or gas utility if they audit homes for free or for a reasonable charge. If they do not, ask them to refer you to a qualified professional.

  • 65 Ways To Save Money II

    You can save more than $100 a year in fees by selecting a free checking account or one with no minimum balance requirement. Request a complete list of fees that are charged on these accounts, including ATM and debit card fees.

  • The Journey to Debt Free Living God’s Way III

    Debt Free Living God’s Way includes financial freedom. Financial freedom is the “financial peace of mind" that comes when you accept God's position as “Owner" and your position as steward or “manager.” You can enjoy financial freedom whether you

  • 65 Ways To Save Money

    There are three lessons you must learn to get the best deals. We’ll first cover these lessons then spend some time looking at some very specific ways to save. These three lessons are really quite simple, yet may take some time to learn. I first learned these from Dave Ramsey (www.daveramsey.com ).

  • The Journey to Debt Free Living God’s Way II

    Remember that Debt Free Living God’s Way starts with financial freedom. Financial freedom is the “financial peace of mind” that comes when you accept God's position as "Owner" and your position as steward or “manager.” You can enjoy financial freedom whether you owe or own a

  • Your Credit Matters (Part II)

    If you're turned down for a card, ask why. It may be that you haven't been at your current address or job long enough. Or that your income doesn't meet the issuer's criteria. Different credit card companies have different standards. But if you are turned down by

  • The Journey to Debt Free Living God’s Way

    What is financial freedom? Financial freedom is the “financial peace of mind” that comes when you accept God’s position as the “Owner” and your position as a steward or “manager.” You begin to experience financial freedom when you have the material “things” of this life and begin to put aside worry, frustration, greed,