Comments for Matt About Money

Comment on Money Roundup: Mastering the Art of Negotiation, Important Financial Goals That Are Easy to Accomplish, and More by Tom Drake

Tom Drake — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:32:39 +0000

Thanks for the mention Matt!

Comment on Money Roundup: How to Avoid an Audit, When to Close a Credit Card Account, and More by Glen

Glen — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 01:06:53 +0000

Thanks for the mention Matt!

Comment on An Irrational Financial Act by Julie

Julie — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 03:04:17 +0000

Matt,
What a great post and so encouraging to see the Forbes article! Growing up in a Christian home I saw my parents give when I know buying groceries was difficult and how God was always faithful in providing for our NEEDS. I couldn’t agree more that this is part of our spiritual DNA and the real JOY of giving is such an incredible blessing.
We give the majority of our tithe to our church (our Kingdom gift) along with supporting World Vision, several missionaries, our local food bank, and smaller gifts to charities we feel a connection. Often we find ourselves wanting to give more and making better, wiser choices in order to do so! This has made every aspect of our financial planning and discipline SO much better and God’s provision has left us many times humbled to our knees!
Keep up the amazing work!

Comment on An Irrational Financial Act by Mitch

Mitch — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 22:28:12 +0000

Hi, Andrew.

I agree there are various ways to give back to the Lord and not necessarily all to their specific congregation. I too support different Christian based organizations besides the support I give my local congregation.

I appreciate your take on my earlier response.

Comment on An Irrational Financial Act by Andrew

Andrew — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:01:49 +0000

Mitch,

While I agree that giving is Biblical and definitely beneficial for a full life, I always cringe when I see churches use statistics like this. Just because a person isn’t giving a full 10% to a single church doesn’t mean they aren’t giving that money somewhere else.

I tithe, but I’d imagine only somewhere around 2% of that goes to my actual church. Some goes to sponsoring children through World Vision, some goes to supporting missionaries, some to give cash to friends who need the help, and some even to non faith based organizations that I believe are benefiting the world. I give to these because I can see where my money is working, and yes, I give to these groups much more cheerfully than if I were merely to give 10% to my church home.

Comment on An Irrational Financial Act by Mitch

Mitch — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 19:02:47 +0000

Matt,

I am a member of a very “conservative” Lutheran synod. According to statistics kept by the synod, the average communicant gives less than 2% back to the church. When I mention the idea of tithing to members, they say that is contrary to what Paul writes about in Corinthians that one should give an amount each week that he has agreed in his heart to give because God loves a cheerful giver and where does that lead us-always in debt.

I believe God not only encourages us to give but commands us to give back to him since he owns everything anyway. I have found that the more I give, the more I get in various areas of my life and money becomes less of a worry.

Keep up the great work and God bless you and your family.

Comment on An Irrational Financial Act by Matt Bell

Matt Bell — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 17:03:32 +0000

I appreciate your note, Joel. And thanks for using my book with your pre-marriage counseling couples. I’m glad to be in partnership with you in helping couples in your church get started down the right path with their finances and their marriage.

Comment on An Irrational Financial Act by Joel Goff

Joel Goff — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:38:28 +0000

Matt, I couldn’t agree more with everything you said in your most recent blog. It fits my understanding of Scripture and the experience of our family the past 40 years. Thanks for your regular challenge, teaching and encouragement.
PS – I give a copy of your book to all my pre-marriage counseling couples

Comment on Getting Started With Mint.com by Nick

Nick — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:25:38 +0000

hi Matt, Mint looks a great tool but unfortunately is not available outside North America. Do you know any similar systems which may be available in Asia / Australia?
Warmest regards
Nick

Comment on How to Truly MANAGE Money With Mint.com by Geoff

Geoff — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:19:56 +0000

Matt,

I have a very specific question about the how-to’s. Let’s say I have the following balances:

$3000 checking
$5000 savings
-$2000 CC Balance
$10000 Savings in Stocks.

What I’d like to do is “deposit” the current overall balance in different “budgeting envelopes” as I get started.

Going forward, I will then “deposit”, “x amount” of dollars into each budget envelope each month.

How can I start with Mint to make this happen?

I appreciate this practical help.