Your gift of money

It probably seems like after filling up your gas tank, going to dinner with friends, and paying for a movie and popcorn, you’re lucky if you have even a few dollars left to spare. So what’s there to manage, right?

But did you know saving even just small amounts now can result in huge numbers later? Here’s an example:

Let’s say on average you order pizza once a week, at $15 a pizza. If you ordered pizza every other week instead, you’d save $30 a month. Do that for a year, and you’ll have saved $360! And, if you put that extra cash in some type of savings account, you’d earn even more from interest!

There are other simple ways to manage money too, like using student discounts, walking or riding your bike to save on gas, and buying items on sale. Every little bit helps.

If you want to see how managing your savings can add up over time, or even how much it would take to become a millionaire, check out our online calculators. Even if you are managing only a little bit of money now, you can still work toward your future. And it will help prepare you for handling even bigger expenses later.

But managing your money goes beyond the financial benefits. It’s also important that your finances match your faith and values. Learning to budget not only helps you save, but opens up the opportunity for you to give to your church and community as well. Your money is a gift from God. And managing your gifts according to your faith is another way of honoring God.