Includes bibliographical references (p. 539-546) and index. The big picture : a biblical approach to financial decision making --Money : a tool, a test, and a testimony --God's big idea about finances -- Commonsense financial principles that can change your life -- How much is enough? -- Setting goals for financial fitness -- Making smart financial choices -- Does what happens in China stay in China? -- Managing money through the stages of life -- How to spend less than you make -- Oh no! how will I pay for that? -- Don't drown in debt, part 1 : ins and outs of debt -- Don't drown in debt, part 2 : good debt/bad debt -- Don't drown in debt, part 3 : debt busters -- Rent or own read this first -- A car won't make you, but it might break you -- Hidden compensation : don't leave anything on the table -- Teaching your children about money -- Double whammy : taking care of your parents while your kids still need you -- Retirement : work's end or second wind? -- How to keep the income flowing after the paycheck stops -- Passing it on before you pass on -- Estate planning tools and techniques -- An in-depth view of financial topics and strategies -- Investing 101 -- Making your money work for you -- Taxes : just doing your duty -- Taxes : the ways it pays to plan ahead -- Giving : a foolproof way to enrich your life -- Giving until it feels good -- Life insurance : don't let it take the life out of you -- Other insurance you can't do without -- Can't buy me love : communicating with your spouse about money -- The working woman : at home or in the workplace -- Single again : managing the financial fallout -- Choosing a financial advisor : where and when to get professional advice -- Bringing it home : final thoughts and additional resources.