Manage Your Money God's Way

Saving money means paying attention to both large and small opportunities. Large opportunities to save may be a bonus, refund, raise or inheritance. Small opportunities to save means paying attention to the many ways you may be wasting money on the everyday items you purchase. The  Compass Catholic blog  has more on money saving ideas.

Financial advice comes in so many shapes and sizes that it can be overwhelming. The simplest way to get control of your finances is to spend less than you make. It’s that simple! Consistently spending less than you earn will ensure your financial success a lot faster than any other financial advice you can get. The Compass Catholic  blog  has more ideas about keeping it simple!

Join us for a discussion with one of our favorite financial planners, John Kennedy of Candor Path Financial Services. John will share ideas with us about how to get your finances in shape for 2020. The  Compass Catholic blog  has more ideas for you to consider.

Financial planning can be difficult if you don’t have the knowledge and skill set to do it well. Making informed objective decisions is hard to do when you are emotionally involved with the outcome. Join us for a discussion about why using a financial planner will benefit you in the long term and how to find a financial planner who is a good fit for you. The  Compass Catholic Blog  has more on this topic.

Do you think that more is better, especially when it comes to money? Yes, more money may ease the financial pressure for a while, but it will never provide lasting happiness.  Master your money by learning to be a good steward of God’s many blessings, including the way you give, save and spend.   Read the  Compass blog  to learn more about how to master your money.

The advertising industry was created to make you discontent so you will want to buy whatever they are selling. Ads encourage you to focus so hard on what you want and what you DON’T have, that you often fail to appreciate what you DO have. Develop an attitude of gratitude by learning the virtue of contentment. It all starts with recognizing the blessings we already have and being thankful for them. Join us as we share ideas for appreciating what we have and learning to be content. The Compass Catholic  blog  has more ideas about ways to be content and grateful for the blessings God has given you. 

Do you know where your parents keep all the information you would need in case of an emergency? Here are 10 questions to ask your parents just in case you (or other family members) ever need it: Where do you keep your important information, in case I need to find it in an emergency? Where can I find a list of your key contacts? How are your accounts registered? Do you have an up to date will? Have you Designated a Power of Attorney? Do you have a Health Care Proxy? Do you have a living will or an advance health care directive? How can I access your electronic assets in an emergency? How do you want to disposition your personal Items? Have you documented your final wishes? The  Compass Catholic blog  has more details about what to ask and why it’s so important to know where this information is kept.