Ebook
Financial Advice for Every Season of Life
Does successfully making the most of your money feel like a
mystery? Are you wondering where it goes or how to get a grip on
your spending?
Author and Christian financial advisor Russ Crosson has spent more
than 40 years guiding individuals and couples in everyday financial
situations. In Your Money Made Simple, he offers the key to
mastering your finances biblically—and it’s not about how much
money you make.
Customized to meet your needs, this resource teaches you how to
manage your income wisely by....
Packed with wisdom and practical applications, this book will help you make the most of your money and how you spend it.
“Rich is having more than you need. That definition fits most everyone reading this book. Of course, there may be exceptions, but in my experience, I have never counseled anyone who did not have enough to meet their needs.” (source)
“Freedom’ is defined as being exempt from confinement or constraint, having options, and feeling unrestricted” (source)
“Giving is a tangible way to acknowledge God’s ownership of all we have” (source)
“The opposite of freedom is bondage, restriction, and limited options. I” (source)
“be wary of the dangers of borrowing money, and as they move through life, they should prioritize getting out of debt” (source)
“Your Money Made Simple is an invitation to start your
wise-with-money journey. This book provides a systematic,
step-by-step plan to help you determine if you are spending less
than you make and therefore have discretionary income. But it is so
much more! You will encounter biblical principles and thoughtful
stories to increase your wisdom and change your heart.”
—Brad Hewitt, former CEO, Thrivent Financial
“It has been said the best concepts in the world can be
communicated on the back of a napkin—or in this case, on a flip
chart.This book nails the best of both worlds—simple, concise, and
easy-to-understand financial principles and truths combined with a
practical, step-by-step application to help us all accomplish
exactly what we want deep down: financial freedom!”
—Ray Hilbert, cofounder, Truth at Work
“Because the world is so complex, we often assume the most
complicated solutions are the best solutions. In his latest book,
Your Money Made Simple, Russ Crosson skillfully, and with
extraordinary wisdom, challenges that assumption. Although he has
spent his entire career in the sophisticated world of finance and
financial planning, Russ offers people timeless and simple
principles that lead to financial freedom. The genius of Russ’s
‘one key’ is that it works for everyone.”
—Chris Holdorf, CEO, National Christian Foundation
“Whether you’re just beginning your financial journey or have
been on it for many years, this book will provide invaluable
wisdom. Russ presents simple formulas to help you figure out where
you are and where you want to go with your money. His insights will
help you get on the path to financial freedom.”
—Andy Stanley, author, communicator, and founder of North Point
Ministries
“Your Money Made Simple provides remarkable wisdom on
basic financial decisions and straightforward principles that we
can easily apply to our lives. This book uses a simple yet
captivating approach to helping us determine if we are on the path
to financial freedom. I heartily recommend this extraordinarily
helpful book!”
—Howard Dayton, founder of Compass—Finances God’s Way
“This simple and straightforward approach to money is refreshing
and easy to understand. The illustrations and fill-in-the-blank
formulas allow you to find wisdom for your finances and apply these
principles to your life. It is a great read for anyone trying to
get a handle on money.”
—Mark Batterson, New York Times bestselling author
of The Circle Maker, lead pastor of National Community
Church
“In Your Money Made Simple, Russ Crosson shares his many
years of experience teaching and advising couples and individuals
on understanding and managing their money. Unlike other books on
the subject of managing money, Russ presents timeless truths in a
simple way that anyone can apply. I wish I had this book many years
ago.”
—Kim King,author of When Women Give,
attorney, Exxon Mobil Corporation (retired)
“Russ takes a daunting topic for many, personal finance, and
explains it in a way that is simple to understand. This book is
straightforward and a great tool for those looking to be better
stewards of the financial resources God has entrusted to
them.”
—Andrew Cathy, senior vice president, Chick-fill-A
Russ Crosson is executive vice president and chief mission officer of Ronald Blue Trust and executive vice chairman of the board of directors for Thrivent Trust Company. Russ is the author of several books, including Your Life…Well Spent, The Truth About Money Lies, and What Makes a Leader Great. He has been a featured speaker at many venues, including Promise Keepers, Issachar Summit, and America’s Best Hope. He and his wife, Julie, are active in teaching and mentoring around the country on the subjects of money, marriage, and communication.