Synopses & Reviews
PUT YOUR FAMILY ON A BUDGET
AND GAIN FINANCIAL FREEDOM!
Do you want to know how to effectively maximize God's financial resources in your family? Financial success is not achieved without a spending plan--a budget. A budget is undoubtedly the most effective way to understand and manage the financial resources God has given you. Whether you are in desperate need of life-saving solutions to financial bondage or simply need some fine-tuning in certain areas of your spending plan, The Family Financial Workbook can help you.
Larry Burkett shows you where to start, how to stay on track, and even addresses special budgeting problems. Easy-to-follow worksheets allow you to structure and maintain your own family's budget, which makes this a tool you can go back to year after year.
As a bonus, this workbook also includes a CD-ROM that contains Larry Burkett's Interactive Budget program. It is designed to enhance your learning experience and reinforce the principles outlined in this workbook. (For additional information and system requirements, see the last page of this workbook.)
After completing this practical workbook, we recommed the companion Bible study in this series, How to Manage Your Money Workbook. It offers solid biblical principles on what the Bible says about money, God's definition of wealth, the importance of short-range and long-range planning, how to handle a surplus, and more!
Synopsis
Finances are the leading cause of marital breakdown and strife. Countless families give the false impression of being wealthy while drowning in a sea of debt. Family Financial Workbook is the best tool a family can have to manage their finances with God's direction. With a comprehensive collection of easy-to-follow worksheets, practicality is key feature of this great resource.
Synopsis
GAIN FINANCIAL FREEDOM--PUT YOUR FAMILY ON A BUDGET
Do you want to know how to effectively maximize God's financial resources in your family?
Whether you are caught in financial bondage or simply need some fine-tuning in certain areas of your spending plan, The Family Financial Workbook can help you.
Financial success is not achieved without a spending plan--a budget. A budget is undoubtedly the most effective way to understand and manage the financial resources God has given you. Larry Burkett shows you where to start, how to stay on track, and even addresses special budgeting problems. Easy-to-follow worksheets allow you to structure and maintain your own family's budget, so you can go back this tool year after year.
After completing this practical workbook, we recommend the companion Bible study in this series, How to Manage Your Money Workbook. It offers solid biblical principles on what the Bible says about money, God's definition of wealth, the importance of short-range and long-range planning, how to handle a surplus, and more
About the Author
LARRY BURKETT (1939-2003) was a well-known authority on business and personal finance. He wrote more than seventy books, including non-fiction bestsellers like Family Financial Workbook, Debt-Free Living, and The World's Easiest Guide to Finances. He also had a worldwide radio ministry. Larry founded Christian Financial Concepts and served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Crown Financial Ministries®. He is survived by his wife, Judy, four grown children and nine grandchildren.
Table of Contents
Introduction
1. If You Read Nothing Else...Read This! / 11
2. Fail to Plan, Plan to Fail / 17
3. Everybody Needs a Budget! / 27
4. Where Are You Now? / 35
5. Setting Your Budget / 41
6. Making Your Budget Work / 51
7. Budget Challenges / 61
8. Resource Section: Money-Saving Tips / 73
9. Financial Resources and Tools / 83
10. Forms / 91
Form 1- Monthly Income and Expenses
Form 2- Variable Expense Planning
Form 3- Budget Percentage Guidelines
Form 4- Budget Analysis
Form 5- Income Allocation
Form 6- Savings Account Allocation
Form 7- Individual Account Page
Form 7a- Checkbook Ledger
Form 8- List of Debts
Form 9- Impulse List