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What Does the Bible Say About Self-Control?
Scripture compares a person without self-control to a city with its walls broken down. Self-control isn't about willpower alone. It's about building walls ahead of time.
How to Teach Kids About Money
Teaching kids about money is one of the most valuable things a parent can do, but most of it doesn't
Do Your Friends Affect Your Income?
A large study of friendships across America found a striking link between who people know and where they end up. Here's what it means and what it doesn't.
How Stress Affects Your Body, and What Helps
Short bursts of stress help you meet a challenge. Stress that never switches off wears the body down. Simple daily habits help it recover.
What 'The Millionaire Next Door' Got Right
The Millionaire Next Door is one of the most influential books ever written about wealth. Published in 1996 by Thomas Stanley and
Does Meaningful Work Matter More Than Pay?
Pay matters. So does meaning. The best answer isn't choosing one over the other, but finding the meaning in the work you have while building toward better.
Why Status Spending Keeps People Poor
Status spending (buying things primarily to signal success or impress others) is one of the most reliable ways to stay poor, even
What Does the Parable of the Talents Teach About Building a Life?
Three servants were given different amounts and the same instruction. The story is about what you do with what you were handed, however small it seems.
How to Find a Mentor
Most good mentors aren't found by asking a stranger to be your mentor. They grow out of small, specific questions and showing you follow through.
How to Recover From a Financial Setback
Recovering from a financial setback (a job loss, a failed venture, a major unexpected expense, a bad investment) is one of the
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