7 Common Sense Money Questions

Chicken scratch on the back of a tithing envelope:

I probably took these sermon notes over five years ago and recently ran back across them. 

They're simply common-sense.

                 
Common sense is universal and timeless.

These ideas have stuck with me throughout the years as they have a way of providing clarity and examining the heart. 

Remember - we have choices! Review all the options available before choosing to buy. 

If you can't read my handwriting - I'm not surprised! Here they are are typed out:

1) Can I do without it?

2) Is it a need or a want?

3) Is this a status purchase?

4) Does it really need to be this big?

5) Do I need this much of it?

6) Can I borrow it rather than buy it?

7) Can I fix it or make it myself?

The Big Ticket items that make a BIG impact on our finances:

It's not hard to understand how the below categories can be a boon or a bust when it comes to our money and our margin. Be sure to give careful consideration before committing to anything in the topics below:
 

✨Housing

✨Transportation (autos, etc.) 

✨Vacations (how many? where to?) 

✨Education 

✨Weddings
 

*A special thanks to Pastor Dave Rodriguez for preaching about the pragmatic matters of life!*

Going deeper:

I'll be covering a lot of tangible, common-sense practices in my upcoming workshop series. The session length and learning are designed with the busy person in mind.