Stewardship in Tough Economic Times
Living Christian stewardship in tough economic times is especially difficult, but it is a challenge that most Catholics will have to come to terms with.
View ArticleThe Basics of Bankruptcy
“filing for bankruptcy is a last resort to restructure your debts and should be broached and contemplated with the utmost seriousness.”
View ArticleGood Debt, Bad Debt, and Ugly Debt
Debt is money, credit, or assets owed to person, business, or financial institution.
View ArticleHow to Shop for a Mortgage Loan
Educate yourself. Non-profits, Banks and Credit Unions all offer free education classes and/or work with you individually.
View ArticleYour Money Attitude
Living with an attitude towards money that doesn’t serve you while at the same time trying to create money is like running a marathon with a 30-pound weight on your back.
View ArticlePaying For College: Alternative Methods
These alternative ways to funding higher education are not for everyone, but they do exist for those who have the courage to go after their dream of earning a college degree.
View ArticlePaying For College: Traditional Methods
Paying for college utilizing the traditional methods of financial aid usually are Stafford Loan, Pell Grant, work-study programs, and scholarships.
View ArticleIs An Education Worth It?
A higher education can help generate income (and a more stable career), but many people feel they’re in no position to afford it.
View ArticleSaving Green by Going Green.
It’s common knowledge that more energy efficient machines can help you save money, but it can often feel like purchasing a more efficient air conditioner or toilet costs too much upfront.
View ArticleFinancial Stewardship: Part Two
Moving us to live a life of charity, which is far more than merely giving donations to charitable causes and organizations; and compelling us to live a life of frugality, which is the reduction of...
View ArticleFinancial Stewardship: Part One
In Christian churches the term “stewardship” is common, but adding the word “financial” in front of stewardship causes people look at your funny. I would like to briefly address financial stewardship.
View ArticleCatholic Stewardship: A Primer
Stewardship is not a concept, or theological construct, nor is it some pastoral suggestion made up by the Catholic bishops. Stewardship is a Gospel value, a mandate to live by, and an authentic...
View ArticleCheck Scams-Costs Big Bucks
Check Scams-Cost Big Bucks I recently got an email from FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority) that warned me about check scams. Below is a reprint of the warning.
View ArticleTithing in Tough Times
Tithing is a religious and spiritual enterprise that is between an individual person and God.
View ArticleWhat everyone needs to know about Credit Cards & Credit Scores
Credit can be exercised through the use of a credit card, but it can also stand for your reputation to repay previously borrowed money in a timely manner.
View ArticleStill Considering Debt Settlement?
The Federal Trade Commission has set a deadline of October 27, 2010 on the Debt Settlement practice of collecting advanced fees from consumers.So what does this mean to you?
View ArticleSteve Rhodes article on Cornerstone
At Cornerstone we love getting feedback on our services. If you have the chance, please write in about your experience with Cornerstone Financial Education.
View ArticleFree Financial Classes for Parents
American Youthworks and Cornerstone Financial Education are partnering to bring free financial education to the community.
View ArticleDebtor's Rights
Dan Castro talks about your rights under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act and offers some advices on dealing with debt collectors.
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