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"The practical principles in Your Money Map are powerful and life-changing because are they based on the Bible. My only regret is that I did not read it twenty years ago. Don’t make the same mistake!"
—Joe Gibbs, former NFL head coach and founder of NASCAR’s Joe Gibbs Racing
This book will transform your finances . . . and your life.When you learn what the God of the universe says about handling money—and apply it—everything changes. Your Money Map shows you how.
This biblical and practical guide is for everyone—single or married, young or old, whether you earn a little or a lot. It helps you:
Follow the principles in Your Money Map toward financial freedom and you will know a joy, peace, and confidence about your finances that few ever do.
Includes discussion questions, tools, and resources to help you put the book into practice.
This book will transform your finances . . . and your life.
When you learn what the God of the universe says about handling money—and apply it—everything changes. Your Money Map shows you how.
This biblical and practical guide is for everyone—single or married, young or old, whether you earn a little or a lot. It helps you:
Follow the principles in Your Money Map toward financial freedom and you will know a joy, peace, and confidence about your finances that few ever do.
Includes discussion questions, tools, and resources to help you put the book into practice.
"The practical principles in Your Money Map are powerful and life-changing because are they based on the Bible. My only regret is that I did not read it twenty years ago. Don’t make the same mistake!"
—Joe Gibbs, former NFL head coach and founder of NASCAR’s Joe Gibbs Racing
CONTENTS
Acknowledgments / 9
Getting the Most from this Book / 11
Part 1: Prepare for the Journey
1. The Challenge / 17
2. The Solution / 21
3. Your Money Map / 31
4. Who's the Real Owner? / 39
5. We Are Managers / 47
Part 2: Pack Your Bags for the Journey
6. Giving / 61
7. Honesty / 69
8. It's Time to Party! / 77
9. What on Earth Am I Here For? / 83
10. Making the Most Out of Your Job / 93
Part 3: Destinations 1 and 2
11. Destination 1: Saving for Emergencies / 107
12. Destination 1: Your Spending Plan / 117
13. Destination 2: Credit Cards Paid Off / 129
Part 4: Destinations 3 and 4
14. Destination 3: Consumer Debt Paid Off / 145
15. Destination 4: Saving for Major Purchases / 161
16. Saving to Start Your Own Business / 168
Part 5: Destinations 5 and 6
17. Destination 5: Your Home and Paying It Off / 181
18. Destination 5: Investing / 193
19. Destination 6: Planning Your Estate / 205
Part 6: Destination 7
20. This Is a Family Trip! / 215
21. Eternity Is Forever / 225
22. Destination 7: True Financial Freedom / 235
Appendix: Insurance / 245
Notes / 249
The most effective method we've ever used to train people to handle money God's way.
-Rick Warren, author of The Purpose Driven Life
The practical principles in Your Money Map are powerful and life-changing, because they are based on the Bible. My only regret is that I did not read it twenty years ago. Don't make that same mistake!
-Joe Gibbs, NFL Head Coach and Founder of NASCAR's Joe Gibbs Racing
Howard and his wife, Bev, have been married for over 35 years. They reside in Gainesville, Georgia, and have two married children.