A financial blueprint (also known as a budget) is an essential tool to get you financially healthy and to better leverage your resources for the advancement of God’s Kingdom. In this episode, Art and Taylor provide five questions you should ask when building your financial budget.
Ask these questions when building your financial blueprint:
1. Have I prayed about my budget?
2. Does my budget reflect God’s mission?
3. Does my budget help me reach my financial goals?
4. Does my budget reflect what I value?
5. Will my budget draw me closer to God?
DIME Method:
1. Debt.
2. Income (10x to 12x).
3. Mortgage.
4. Education ($100k for every child).
Resources:
More Than Money Facebook Group
Christian Financial Counselor Program
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