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Moving forward in faith but we need your help!

Urgent Need: Right now, Focus on the Family is facing a $2 million ministry shortfall. We are moving forward in faith that God will provide for our critical marriage and family programs, but we need your help. Will you stand in the gap with a vital gift before 11:59 p.m. on August 31?
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Moving forward in faith but we need your help!

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Family Finances

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Tithes and Offerings: Charitable Giving and Your Budget

As Russ grew in his understanding of God’s perspective on tithes and offerings, he realized there are powerful reasons to give.

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Money and Marriage — How to Thrive in Love and Money

Money and marriage. A recipe for disaster or a chance at growth? Shaunti and Jeff Feldhahn share ways for couples to succeed financially and relationally.

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Standing on The Rock When the Economy Crumbles

COVID-19 creates a dilemma for small business owners. They don’t want their customers to be harmed, yet they don’t want to lose their livelihood.

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3 Ways to Spend Your Coronavirus Check Wisely

Don’t waste this crisis. Use it to take control of your life. The best place to start is by making a list of what you have and what you need.

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Your Retirement Communication Plan

Do you need new ways of handling disagreements with your spouse?

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Family Finances and COVID-19: Five Helpful Tips

Family finances are taking a hit during the COVID-19 crisis. If you and your spouse are facing financial changes, here are five tips to help.

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Family Finances: Quick Links to Help You and Your Spouse Through the Coronavirus Crisis

As you and your spouse sort through family finances in the wake of the coronavirus, use these links to find helpful financial resources.

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Making a Financial Plan Matters to Your Marriage

Many couples struggle with money, but making a financial plan can reduce stress in your marriage and help you set goals for the future.

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Creating a Will Can Bring Peace of Mind In Fearful Times

With fears abounding due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Google Trends reports that searches for “how to make a will” are at an all-time high. People are looking for answers and practical wisdom to guide them through the process of creating a will. There is no doubt that this is a wise instinct to plan for …

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Coronavirus: How to Keep Your Family Finances Strong

COVID 19 — the “coronavirus” — is changing how we live, work and connect with others. It’s also affecting family finances as businesses close or reduce hours to help lower the risk of spreading the virus. Because the changes in the market will affect families, we’ve collected several tips and insights to help you and …

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Creating a Shared Vision for Blended Family Finances

Every couple needs to talk about their values related to money and how they will create a shared vision for combining incomes and debt while planning for the future care of their children.

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How to Avoid Money Mistakes in Your Marriage

Once you identify these money mistakes in your marriage, you can take steps to get your finances — and your marriage — on track.

A smiling couple is shopping for home appliances together in a well-lit electronics store. They are closely examining a red and black vacuum cleaner, with the man wrapping his arm around the woman in a supportive gesture. Their shared focus and engagement suggest the importance of financial alignment and decision-making as a couple, highlighting how to get on the same page financially.

Get on the Same Financial Page With Your Spouse

I used to see my husband as the villain because he spent more money than I did. I wanted to save every penny and be the hero. But we’re now in agreement on budget issues. Here’s how we did it.

3 Steps to Stop Bankruptcy from Bankrupting Your Marriage

You may feel bankrupt – but that’s only a description of your finances, not your marriage. By supporting each other, you can get out of debt, regain financial control and grow closer as a couple.

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Faith Conversation: Grace and Gratitude

Explore God’s Word together with this devotion for couples. You’ll discover that your spouse is significant because he or she was created in the image of God. This is part of his or her identity.

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Coping With Financial Crisis and Maintaining Your Marriage

Dealing with money problems in marriage can be a challenge. But the process of handling a financial crisis well — whether it’s an “act of God” or the result of poor choices — is basically the same.

How to Teach Your Kids Better Money Practices

Kids don’t automatically figure out how to succeed financially. Chris Brown, a speaker with Dave Ramsey, shares five tips for preparing your kids for success with their money.

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Lifewise: Rethinking Retirement

As we reach retirement age, the temptation is to think our time is finally our own. But what if God has something else in mind for us during this new life stage?

Abortion and Poverty: Relationships are Key

Financial questions are often a leading concern for women facing an unplanned pregnancy, but a woman’s decision to carry her baby to term is rarely determined solely by her economic situation.

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Faith Conversation: In All You Do

We all have goals or dreams of things we’d like to do for God, but it’s also important for us to live for Him daily. Here are some conversation starters to help you support each other’s goals.