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Score Your 2025 Goals With Kakeibo
In a world where digital budgeting apps and automated financial tools abound, the Japanese method of Kakeibo (pronounced kah-keh-bo)...
Peter Briscoe
Jan 34 min read


Building Financial Strength - Prudence
Prudence is the virtue that combines knowledge, learning, caution, advice, and wisdom to guide sound financial decisions.
Peter Briscoe
Nov 5, 20245 min read


Financial Strength
"Financial strength" refers to the ability to manage resources responsibly and ethically, grounded in the 7 virtues.
Peter Briscoe
Sep 26, 20244 min read


The Rise of the 'Influencer.'
Financial influencers—also known as ‘finfluencers’—are popping up like mushrooms. The term "Finluencer" refers to a social media...
Peter Briscoe
Jun 22, 20233 min read


Getting rich from gambling!
The highest paid executive in the UK is Denise Coates, boss of the betting organization Bet365. In 2019 she received a salary of £ 277...
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Mar 21, 20232 min read


"Consume ergo sum" ... "I buy therefore I am"
“Who am I?” is an arresting question. It is one of the most relevant questions humanity asks. The story is told of two sailors becoming...
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Mar 21, 20233 min read


One in four couples argue about money
A June 2019 research done by the Institute of Budget Information in Holland discovered that one in every four of the people interviewed...
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Mar 21, 20233 min read


"Dirty Little Secrets"
The last true taboo in relationships is not sex - it's money. I recently read a recent U.S. study, called “Couples have their dirty...
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Mar 21, 20232 min read


Not enough? The yellow vests ...
I often hear complaints about the cost of living these days. There are even riots going on about this. As I write this, Paris is getting...
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Mar 21, 20232 min read


Choices, choices … help!
I am overwhelmed when I go into a supermarket. Mine carries over 50,000 products. I can choose from more than 100 types of cookies, 40...
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Mar 21, 20232 min read


The Taboo
Today, I read this from a young professional woman. “In recent weeks I discussed the issue of finances with people around me. During a...
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Mar 21, 20232 min read


How Much Is Enough?
Our new washing machine was delivered this week. We bought it online at CoolBlue. This store has known explosive growth. Started in 1999...
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Mar 21, 20232 min read


Help, I can't breathe! ... 'stuffocation' ...
“Stuffocation’ s a new word which we could easily add to our dictionary. The trend watcher James Wallmann coined the term to describe...
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Mar 21, 20234 min read


Where does it all go?
I just don’t know where it all goes. The month is not finished and we’re out of money already.” This seems to be a common phenomenon,...
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Mar 21, 20232 min read


My Financial Compass
Welcome to our new training series "My Financial Compass." This training will take you deeper into Navigating Finances God's Way. We use...
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Mar 21, 20231 min read


Where Does It Go?
“I just don’t know where it all goes. The month is not finished and we’re short already.” This seems to be a common phenomenon, affecting...
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Mar 21, 20232 min read
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