A step-by-step guide to financial freedom Do you know if you have enough? Do you know how much is enough? If you can't answer these questions, Master Your Money is for you. In this book, Ron Blue extracts principles from God's Word and applies them to your financial portfolio. Learn how to: Avoid the most common financial mistakes - Apply biblical principles for money management - Save, invest, and give wisely - Create a long-term financial plan that works - Plan for your taxes and estate needs - Get out of debt Ron’s professional experience in financial planning will ease your anxieties over money and be an asset to you and your family for generations to come. Learn the tools and techniques you need to move forward toward true financial freedom. “Many times over the years I have turned to the writings of Ron Blue. His books have been a source of great insight and practical counsel. Both the man and the books are of great value." —Max Lucado, pastor and bestselling author “Long before Dave Ramsey was encouraging people to live like no one else, Ron Blue was out blazing new trails as one of the great pioneers of Christian stewardship. Through his writing, speaking and teaching, Ron has been an unwavering voice for God’s ways of handling money." —Dave Ramsey, New York Times bestselling author and nationally syndicated radio show host “Twenty-five years ago Master Your Money profoundly impacted the way I viewed money and financial planning. Twenty-five years later, the principles that Ron so eloquently lays out continue to form the basis for my personal money management. This is a timeless resource." —Andy Stanley, Senior Pastor, North Point Community Church “When it comes to money management, Ron Blue is the gold standard. Few people have accumulated more wisdom, and that wisdom is communicated with so much grace." —Mark Batterson, New York Times bestselling author of The Circle Maker, Lead Pastor of National Community Church “Ron Blue has inked the gold standard for financial wisdom. Like advice from an old friend who loves us, Ron coaches us with biblically grounded 'Why didn’t I think of that?' insights. Not only does Ron’s book give us the view from 30,000 feet, he pilots us along at treetop level with useful worksheets and practical 'how-to' tips. Master Your Money presents 'You can take it to the bank' answers for every conceivable money-related question you can think of. Must-reading for the financially challenged." —Patrick Morley, a uthor and CEO, Man in the Mirror “I know Ron Blue to be a man who loves Jesus and desires to serve people. Ron is wise, and he has a heart for what stirs God’s heart. Readers will find much to learn and benefit from in Master Your Money ." —Randy Alcorn, author of Heaven and Happiness “If you are looking for solid, wise counsel on managing your finances, you’ve found it. Ron is a rare mix of a leader who has spent a lifetime helping people, couples and families, not just manage their finances well, but do it in a way that honors God and His work." —Dr. Dennis Rainey, President and CEO, FamilyLife “As Americans, we’re a walking contradiction. We’re wildly affluent and yet buried in debt. I’m convinced if we had listened to Ron Blue thirty years ago, the lessons of Master Your Money could have saved us untold grief. Thankfully, this revised and updated edition reminds us that it’s never too late to take good advice." —Michael Hyatt, New York Times bestselling author An all-in-one guide to financial contentment Over the last thirty years, this bestselling guide has given readers everything they need to manage their money with wisdom and confidence—and without the headache.¿ Combining the Bible’s timeless principles on money and stewardship with trusted, comprehensive advice for getting your finances in order, Ron Blue teaches you how to: Understand your current financial situation - Avoid the most common financial mistakes - Design a long-term, workable financial plan - Spend, give, save, and invest wisely - Get out of debt—and much, much more Ron’s professional experience in financial planning will ease your anxieties and be an asset to you and your family for generations to come. Updated with current facts, figures, and examples, this 30th-anniversary edition of Master Your Money holds the same promise as ever: clear, biblical, and practical guidance for financial contentment. "The gold standard for financial wisdom… answers for every conceivable money-related you can think of." ¿—Patrick Morley, author and CEO, Man in the Mirror¿¿ "Updated from the original, and still the principles Ron so eloquently lays out form the basis for my personal money management. This is a timeless resource." —Andy Stanley, senior pastor, North Point Community Church¿¿ "Ron is wise and has a heart for what stirs God’s heart. Readers will find much to learn and benefit from in Master Your Money. " ¿—Randy Alcorn, author, Heaven and Dominion "I’ve never met