Category Archives: Faith & Finances

Hate Budgeting? Steps 9-12 Solidify A New, Joyful Path

Posted on September 3, 2019 by Amy Jo Lauber

The I HATE Budgeting (But I Like Having Money) wrapped up the 12-Step program, learning the final 4 steps to changing their relationship with money from (even mildly) dysfunctional to hopeful, intentional and – dare I say – joyful. While … Continue reading →

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Hate Budgeting? Take Step 2: Acknowledge a Higher Power & Ask for Help

Posted on October 18, 2018 by Amy Jo Lauber

Over this past summer I decided that the I HATE Budgeting (But I Like Having Money) support group would use the 12 steps used by other support groups. The 12 steps were designed for those struggling with addiction. In applying … Continue reading →

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Can Financial Planning Keep You From Sinning?

Posted on May 30, 2017 by Amy Jo Lauber

“She’s really writing that? Who does she think she is?!” I am a financial planner who is trying to make the world a better place, that’s who I am. And for the world to be a better place, we all … Continue reading →

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What a Personal Financial Policy is & How it Makes Your Life Better

Posted on September 16, 2016 by Amy Jo Lauber

Most of economic theory is based on the assumption that we make rational, logical, and beneficial financial decisions. Ha! Most of us make purely emotional (or “socially informed”) decisions about money most of the time, some of which may be … Continue reading →

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Faith and Finances: How to Budget With Spirit

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Amy Jo Lauber

I have a small booklet called the “Confidential Financial Discovery” that clients complete in order for me to advise them about their finances. There’s one question that looks like this: What do you think about money, in general?______________________________ Many reply, … Continue reading →

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