Finances

December 30, 2023

Giving to ministries remains strong despite slight decline in 2022

Donations to Christian ministries declined last year for the first time in a decade, according to the annual State of…
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December 23, 2023

Scams abound with gift cards this Christmas

Gift cards make convenient last-minute Christmas gifts. However, they also are attractive targets for scammers who want to steal money…
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December 14, 2023

Why Mr. Beast’s humanitarian efforts actually work–and why his critics hate him

James Stephen “Jimmy” Donaldson, better known by his professional moniker “Mr. Beast,” has made a name for himself — and…
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December 3, 2023

Season of giving offers opportunities to help kids

This is the season of giving. Most people, despite whatever financial struggle they find themselves in, dig a little deeper…
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November 29, 2023

‘Tis the season for thieves: tips to deter porch pirates

The popularity of online shopping has soared since the start of the pandemic, and with it the prevalence of thieves…
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November 28, 2023

On Giving Tuesday, U.S. Christians donate generously to charities

As Americans share with others on this Giving Tuesday, Christians once again are among the most charitable people. “It won’t…
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November 12, 2023

Walmart, Aldi offering price relief for Thanksgiving, Christmas meals

Despite persistent inflation, there is a bit of good news for consumers as the holiday season approaches. Walmart and Aldi…
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November 5, 2023

Amazon charged shoppers an extra $1 billion, says FTC

Amazon is using illegal strategies and an algorithm that netted it more than $1 billion reports Reuters. The revelation comes…
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November 2, 2023

Verdict on broker fees rocks real estate industry

The National Association of Realtors, HomeServices of America and Keller Williams plan to appeal a jury’s verdict finding them guilty…
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October 30, 2023

Christian banking institution, Crown Ministries partnering to provide stewardship education

AdelFi, a Christian banking institution in California, is teaming up with Crown Financial Ministries to provide biblical stewardship information. The…
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