Howard Dayton

Christian Post Guest Columnist

God's Perspective on Bankruptcy

People used to avoid bankruptcy if at all possible because of the stigma of financial failure. Today, however, it has become more socially acceptable and people are filing for it in droves.

Is Retirement a Biblical Goal?

Our culture promotes the goal of retirement and ceasing all labor to live a life filled with leisure. Is this a biblical goal?

God's Perspective of Work

Despite what many believe, work was initiated for our benefit in the sinless environment of the garden of Eden. Work is not a result of the curse!

Dealing with Creditors

There are three simple rules to follow when dealing with creditors.

Step Families and Money

\"Complex—is the word describing most step families. More children, more grandparents, more in-laws, ex-spouses who can be difficult, custody issues, financial problems—the list seems to go on and on.

Set Your House in Order

Before the days of paved roads and house-cleaning services, people in the north had a tough time keeping houses clean in the winter, when family members trudged through snow mixed with dirt and then tracked it inside.

Investing in Relationships

Earning, spending, and saving money encompass a large part of your life. And, if money consumes so much of your time, it’s certainly going to affect your relationships—especially your marriage. In my new book, Your Money Map, I tell the story of a couple, Matt and Jennifer Mitchell, who were in deep financial trouble. When they began filling out a financial statement I had given them and taking an in-depth look at how bad their problems were, they ended up in an argument.