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Russ Crosson

Russ Crosson is Chief Mission Officer and senior partner of Blue Trust. He has worked extensively in all areas of financial planning, specializing in comprehensive financial, estate, and philanthropic planning, as well as generational family wealth management and transfer. Russ is the author of several books including Your Life … Well Spent and Your Money Made Simple. He and his wife, Julie, have three married sons and eight grandchildren. You can learn more about Russ here.

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How to Wisely Invest Your Time and Money in Your Family

Finance advisor Russ Crosson offers insights from his book Your Life … Well Spent: The Eternal Rewards of Investing Yourself and Your Money in Your Family.

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Tithes and Offerings: Charitable Giving and Your Budget

As we grow in our understanding of God’s perspective on tithes and offerings, we may realize there are powerful reasons to give. Giving is a concrete way to acknowledge God and worship him in gratitude. But it is also a way to obey God and meet the needs of others.

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Best of 2025: Transform Your Finances: Smart Steps for a Secure Future

Christian financial advisor Russ Crosson has spent more than 45 years guiding individuals and couples in everyday financial situations. Discussing his book, Your Money Made Simple, he offers practical advice for mastering your finances biblically—and it’s not about how much money you make!

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Transform Your Finances: Smart Steps for a Secure Future

Christian financial advisor Russ Crosson has spent more than 45 years guiding individuals and couples in everyday financial situations. Discussing his book, Your Money Made Simple, he offers practical advice for mastering your finances biblically—and it’s not about how much money you make.

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Communicating to Achieve Financial Harmony (Part 2 of 2)

Finance expert Russ Crosson and his wife, Julie, explain how couples can overcome challenges that result from differing perspectives on managing money and strengthen their marriage by improving their financial communication and cooperation. (Part 2 of 2)

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Communicating to Achieve Financial Harmony (Part 1 of 2)

Finance expert Russ Crosson and his wife, Julie, explain how couples can overcome challenges that result from differing perspectives on managing money and strengthen their marriage by improving their financial communication and cooperation. (Part 1 of 2)