Articles by John Frainee

John Frainee is a personal finance writer at TheChristianDollar.com. His goal is to provide biblical financial principles that encourage people to live healthier lives. Beyond personal finance, John enjoys spending time with his wife and two crazy cats, playing a competitive game of Monopoly, and reading just about anything he can get his hands on. You can also find him on Twitter and Facebook.

John has written 33 articles on Bible Money Matters! Read them in the archive below.

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Find A Better Bank: How To Choose!

January 25, 2012
Choosing a bank

It can be important to examine why you’re switching banks. Here are some great questions to ask yourself before you choose your next account

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How To Build Your Fully Funded Emergency Fund In Less Than A Year

December 27, 2011
Fully Funded Emergency Fund

Don’t have an emergency fund yet? This post will show you how to build your fully funded emergency fund in less than a year.

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Learning Contentment Before Achieving Self Employment

November 16, 2011
contentment for the self employed

It may take me another year, 5 years to get where I want to truly be in my career. During that time I’m going to try to find contentment.

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2 Years Without Credit Cards: Do I Regret It?

November 11, 2011
Living without credit cards

We’ve been without credit cards for two years now. The question is do we regret cutting up those cards in favor of cash only spending?

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How To Build Your Own Financial Plan

October 20, 2011
Build a Financial Plan

If you want to build a strong financial plan – a robust financial framework – you’re going to have to follow a few steps.

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10 Ways To Save Money Right This Second!

October 13, 2011
Saving Money Now

There are a few things you can do to save money, starting right this very moment!  Each one of these ideas might not save you much, but together, you’ll save a whole roll of cash! Some of these ideas will save you money immediately, and others will save you money over time. Nevertheless, they are [...]

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Life As A Financial Blogger: What You Need To Know

September 26, 2011
Financial Blogger

The most uncomfortable situation for me is that which might be easy for anyone else with a different occupation: being asked what I do for a living. Family get-togethers, social gatherings, or church services are often those places where I get asked that question. “What do you do John?” Answering The Question I used to [...]

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PerkStreet Financial: How I Earn And Spend My Cash Back Perks

September 19, 2011
Perkstreet Cash Back Perks

PerkStreet Financial is a newer financial institution that provides, get this… cash back for using your debit card.

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How To Erase Your Debts The Hard Way

August 24, 2011
debt reduction strategy

I’m convinced that there is only one surefire way to undo your debts. By paying them off the old fashioned way, with hard work and planning.

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How To Start Your Dream Job

April 15, 2011
Start Your Dream Job

There are usually two jobs people talk about when asked what they do: their actual job and their dream job. What’s holding you back from starting your dream job?

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How To Start Your Budget From Scratch

March 3, 2011
How To Start Your Budget From Scratch

If your budget isn’t working the way that you intend it to work, then you may need to start from the ground up and build a budget beginning with the essentials.

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How To Plan For Long Term Income Loss

February 21, 2011
Income Loss

If you’re expecting to have long term income loss, no matter what the reason, this post is for you. I’ve found that if I write about the financial events occurring in my life, others will most likely identify and benefit from the discussion. In a few years time, my wife will be solely focusing on [...]

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3 Financial Self Defense Weapons

January 12, 2011
3 Financial Self Defense Weapons

In many ways, having a strong financial foundation can be a form of self defense. There are many things that can attack our financial lives: crushing debt, losing a job, and unexpected emergencies just to name a few. There are three weapons that I have found effective to fight off the financial burdens that plague [...]

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Thoughts On Escaping The Middle Class

December 8, 2010
Escape The Middle Class

I‘ve been thinking about financial survival a great deal lately. I’ve been asking questions such as how one party gains a financial advantage over another. How is it that the middle class has grown to be so large? It’s like a bell curve, with the middle class at the center with the most population while [...]

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