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Is There a "Hidden Inheritance" Waiting for You? How to Find Unclaimed Money

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Have you ever found a twenty-dollar bill in the pocket of a coat you haven't worn in years? It’s a great feeling. Now, imagine finding a forgotten utility deposit, an uncashed paycheck from a summer job, or an old bank account from a state you haven't lived in for a decade. According to the government, there are billions of dollars in unclaimed property just sitting in state and federal vaults, waiting for the rightful owners to claim it.  Here is how you can go on a "treasure hunt" for your family’s missing money using official, free resources. 1. The State Treasure Chest Most unclaimed money is held at the state level. When a business (like a bank or an insurance company) loses track of you, they are legally required to turn your money over to the state’s unclaimed property office. How to Search: Start at USA.gov/unclaimed-money . This site provides a direct map and links to every state's official treasury website. MissingMoney.com: Most states participate in...
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From Conflict to Covenant: Why Combining Finances is the Key to Winning with Money

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Let’s be honest: the first time you sit down to talk about money, it’s probably going to create some friction. You might be eyeing a new 4K TV for the den, while she’s convinced the living room desperately needs new pillows. It’s easy to view these moments as a headache, but for the Kingdom Man, this is where true leadership begins. We all live with a limited amount of time and finances. The goal isn't just to "balance the books"—it’s to build financial intimacy with your spouse. Why "Winning Together" Requires One Account I often see couples try to maintain "financial independence" within a marriage—separate accounts, separate bills, and separate secrets. But if you want to win with money, you have to be on the same team.  When you merge your accounts, you eliminate the "roommate" dynamic. You can't truly fight debt or build a legacy if you are pulling in different directions. By pooling your resources, you create a larger "snowball...
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Stop Losing Money: How to Take Control of Your Family Finances

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Tax season has a way of holding up a mirror to our lives. You look at the "Gross Pay" on your W-2 and that familiar pit forms in your stomach. You think, “I made that much money last year? Where on earth did it all go?” Without a plan, money is remarkably flighty. If you don't intentionally tell it where to stay, it will fly away like a pet finch when the cage door is left ajar—quick, quiet, and suddenly out of reach. The Workplace Trap vs. The Family Blessing For many of us, our only experience with a "budget" is at the office. In the corporate world, a budget feels like a list of restrictions handed down from a department you’ve never visited. It’s a "no" to your ideas, a "not yet" to your project, and a ceiling on your potential. But a family budget is fundamentally different. It isn’t a corporate restriction; it is a Kingdom duty and a divine blessing. At work, you have no control. At home, you and your spouse are the Finance Committee. ...
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Stop "Acting Your Wage": Why Colossians 3 is the Ultimate Career Cheat Code

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  The current career advice is a slow-motion suicide of your potential. In 2026, the conversation is dominated by "quiet quitting," "acting your wage," and "setting boundaries" that are really just excuses for mediocrity. The culture tells you that if your boss is difficult or your salary is stagnant, the answer is to disengage. But for a Kingdom man, this is a trap. If you only work when your boss is looking, you aren’t "sticking it to the man." You are training yourself to be mediocre. Colossians 3 provides a counter-cultural blueprint that is the ultimate career and financial cheat code. 1. The Death of "Eye-Service" "Obey in everything those who are your earthly masters, not by way of eye-service, as people-pleasers, but with sincerity of heart, fearing the Lord." (Colossians 3:22) The world calls it "managing up." Paul calls it eye-service. When you work hard only when the manager is watching, you are a people-...
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Beyond the Breaking Point: A Compassionate Guide to Bankruptcy and Debt Restoration

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  There is a specific weight that comes with overwhelming debt. It’s the sound of the phone ringing from an unknown number. It’s the pit in your stomach when you check the mailbox. It’s the tension that sits at the dinner table between a husband and wife. As a financial coach, I have sat across the table from many people who feel that the walls are closing in. I was recently asked by a faithful couple if it was right for Christians to file bankruptcy.  As I was contemplating this question and praying I was surprised at the response I got.  The song, “He Paid a Debt He Did Not Owe, I Owed a Debt I could not Pay” started running through my head.  Considering the Year of Jubilee, Old testament laws about issuing loans, The Lord’s Prayer, and the story of the dishonest manager among others, we as Christians are intimately familiar with someone else paying our debt.  Both spiritual and financial debts.   The Bible is clear that when something is borrowed it...
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