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What's No. 1 secret to a financially secure marriage? Love.

By Phil Lenahan. Our ability to maturely love our spouse and manage money is intimately linked. (Subscription required)

What to expect in the U.S. economy's recovery

This article has free access for all visitors. By John Norton. Banker-author who predicted meltdown foresees two-year 'nasty recession' and 'tidal shift' in U.S. economic policy

Viewing Occupy Wall Street through the lens of Catholic teaching

By Phil Lenahan. Church teaching proposes a balance between individual freedom and reasonable regulation of markets

Vatican council urges global financial reform

By OSV Staff. Document proposes tax on transactions, creation of global political authority

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Thrifty Catholics experience joys of simple life

Scott Alessi Strategic planning stretches dollars and allows them to share abundance with others

Thrifty Catholics experience joys of simple life

By Scott Alessi. Strategic planning stretches dollars and allows them to share abundance with others

The Priest and Roth 403(b) Retirement Plans

Tax rules governing traditional 403(B) retirement plans and Roth 403(B) retirement plans for priests.

The pitfalls of married couples living as virtual (financial) singles

By Phil Lenahan. Being able to communicate about money is essential to becoming one in Christ

Taking your Catholic values into account when investing

By Phil Lenahan. Faithful should consider how their resources will be used by companies

Taking care of mom and dad

As parents age, children sometimes must help them with finances.

Study helps families pass college debt test

By Phil Lenahan. Starting early, shifting resources let students reach their goals in a financially responsible way

Steps to better decision-making

By Phil Lenahan. Assess where you are, build up an emergency fund and tackle debt, keeping in mind, first and foremost, to be a steward of providence

Stability puts us on secure footing

By Phil Lenahan. As we've learned lately, overextending ourselves has dire consequences

Sparing,

Scott Alessi A frugal, Gospel-centered life can help Catholics navigate difficult economic times

Slow and steady wins retirement race

By Phil Lenahan. If your savings fall short, take care not to fall prey to ‘get-rich-quick’ schemes

Silver spoons aside

By Carl E. Olson. Friends and finances are temporal advantages, but they cannot put a person right with God

Show me the money

There is only one right thing to do when it comes to Christ: follow and serve him

Seven ways Catholics can get their finances on track in the new year

By Phil Lenahan. Financial resolutions that will get you closer to living as a steward of Providence

Serving God should be the top priority in money matters

By Phil Lenahan. The closer you grow to Christ, the better you’ll understand being a steward. (Subscription required)

Safeguarding finances might prevent elder abuse

Accountability should be built into the plans for children and trustees caring for elderly loved ones.

Resolve to become better stewards

By Phil Lenahan. Follow these steps to make 2010 the year to reach your financial objectives

Reserving funds for a rainy day

By Phil Lenahan. Saving for purchases is not only wise, it's the best way to stay debt-free

Reflect on financial mistakes, but recommit to goals this Lent

By Phil Lenahan. Take time this season to address financial shortcomings and plan for the future

Pope institutes financial transparency measures

By Gerard O'Connell. New legislation and agency will ensure Vatican organizations conform to international standards. (Subscription required)

Phil Lenahan: When you gamble, you roll dice with your livelihood

There’s nothing inherently immoral about gambling, but care is needed at slot machines or gaming tables. (Subscription required)

Phil Lenahan: Making the most of an inheritance

Receiving such money is a privilege, so be sure to use the funds prudently. (Subscription required)

Marriage survival guide

By Mary DeTurris Poust and Dennis Poust. How to strengthen your unions in key areas of finances, intimacy, prayer and family life

Make financial decisions that reflect an 'attitude of gratitude'

By Phil Lenahan. We express our thankfulness to God by giving him our first and best efforts. (Subscription required)

Learn to take the stress, headaches out of managing a small business

By Phil Lenahan. A couple simple rules will steer you and your business in the right direction

'Knowledge revolution' fuels parish accountability

Increasing number of dioceses, parishes adopt 'best practices' transparency from nonprofits

It can be easy to manage your finances in 2007

This can be your year to gain hold of your financial life and your future.

Is New York seminary merger the way of the future?

By Brian Fraga. Archbishop Dolan sees dioceses’ collaboration as giving ‘flesh and blood’ to the New Evangelization

Investing with a clear conscience

By Scott Alessi. Catholics don’t have to sacrifice big financial returns to invest in line with their ideals.

In Focus: Sparing, sharing lifestyle

This article has free access for all visitors. By Scott Alessi. A frugal, Gospel-centered life can help Catholics navigate difficult economic times

How traditional Lenten practices can make us better stewards

By Phil Lenahan. Fasting and almsgiving build up the virtues of temperance and charity. (Subscription required)

His money, hers or the Lord's

With finances given as the cause of many divorces, couples should examine how they are handling their cash and review spending habits.

Helping the Church stay in education business

By Emily Stimpson. Part 4 in the Church and Finance series. Dioceses are urged to incorporate lessons from corporate, nonprofit worlds to finance schools

Helping family and friends in financial trouble

By Phil Lenahan. Love, charity and discretion create right attitude to help those in need

German Church undergoes drastic restructuring

By Ferdinand Oertel. Change in tax rate and rise in unemployment provokes dire budgetary crises in dioceses, parish consolidations

German Church rocked by scandal, financial woes

By Ferdinand Oertel. Sexual abuse, resignation of a bishop and Church tax problems lead into moral, pastoral and financial crisis

Finding ways to save your money

By Phil Lenahan. We can use freed-up funds to become better stewards of Providence

Faith and Finances

What does faith have to do with finances?

Examining ‘big picture’ priorities for your faith and finances in 2011

By Phil Lenahan. It’s not too late to assess how you will better manage your resources this year. (Subscription required)

Editorial: Morality of budget debates

‘The moral measure of this budget debate is ... how those who are jobless, hungry, homeless or poor are treated.’

Editorial: Beyond the budget impasse

There must be a sense that all are being asked to make sacrifices proportionate to their ability.

Do you manage your finances?

Why ownership makes you a steward of providence, and what you should do about it

Ditching the borrower's burden

By Phil Lenahan. Eliminating excessive debt requires faithful attention to spending habits and an understanding of loan consolidation so as not to fall prey to common blunders

Dioceses find new ways to bond with Wall Street

By Emily Stimpson. Part 2 of the Church and Finance Series. Entering capital markets has allowed several to repay debt and fund building projects

Develop a game plan for finances

By Phil Lenahan. Balance sheets and budgets are key, but remember to keep God in your plan

Can faith and finances coexist?

By Phil Lenahan. Yes, in fact, they must work hand in hand, not be delegated to separate realms

Budgeting, hard work puts families on firm footing

Even in tough economic times, don't forget to share your blessings

Boston archdiocese lay-worker pension woes

By Brian Fraga. As archdiocese pursues ‘reasonable’ response to crisis, critics charge incompetence and injustice. (Subscription required)

Benefits, pitfalls of operating like a business

By Emily Stimpson. Part 1 of the Church and Finance Series. Dioceses, parishes nationwide adopt corporate 'best practices'

Becoming stewards for God

The Bible, catechism and Church teaching offer a wealth of guidance to understand what it means to be faithful in managing our money

Become a 'good and just'manager of God's resources

Applying faith principles to family finances can bring us true freedom

Avoiding financial abuse of elderly

By Phil Lenahan. Family members are often perpetrators, a sign they have forgotten God’s command to honor our elders

August 1, Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Our Sunday Visitor's My Daily Visitor, reading, feast of the day, saint, Bible verse, meditation, and prayer.

And the truth shall set you (financially) free

On the path to getting hold of our finances, accountability is key