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Personal Finance Workbook

The Debt Trap
For most people, debt is a way of life. From the time we’re old enough to get our first credit card to the day we die, most of us are in debt. There are two preconceived notions that Christians have about debt:

1) Debt is not a sin

2) Debt is never the real problem

What is debt? A simple definition is: Any money that is owed to anyone for anything. That covers a great many types of debt including credit cards, consumer debt, mortgages, investment debt, and business debt.

How harmful is debt? Take a look at the following charts and decide for yourself.
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Biblical Position on Giving, Savings, and Debt

Introduction

Needs and Desires

The Debt Trap

The Ease of Debt Growth

Debt Repayment

The True Cost of Debt

Plotting Financial Goals

Gifts Given Record

Debt Records

Statement of Net Worth

Monthly Income Statement

Monthly Cash Flow Recording Sheet

Percentage Guide

Income Graph

Where Do We Go From Here?

Biblical Guidelines

Financial Objectives

Glossary of Terms

Reference List & Acknowledgements

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