Three Simple Rules Guaranteed to Improve Your Finances! Author  Theo A. Boers Format  Softcover, 103 pages ISBN  0974910511 Published  2003 Publisher  Morris Publishing Price  $5
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Audience:  Adults and young adults with little or no understanding of money management skills;  those preparing to become teachers and mentors (mission center financial officers, congregational financial officers, bishops, Aaronic Priesthood, etc.)

Setting:  Individual use, small group with a facilitator, or one-on-one with a mentor

Scope:  The author takes an uncomplicated approach to teaching three simple rules to a 27 year-old couple that is trying to deal with their true-to-life financial situation. In this case study, the couple models a financial physical and then prepares a personal cash flow plan with the use of a few clear and basic worksheets. The text provides step-by-step guidelines for creating the needed discipline to make a plan become a reality. More details are presented at the very helpful Web site www.ThreeRules.org. 

Purpose:  This text is being recommended principally as a basic financial management resource to use personally or with the support of a mentor. The target family is one that probably does not have a budget, keep financial records, attend a money management class, or read a comprehensive text. A specific Community of Christ focus is to families who are recipients of Oblation financial aid.

Summary:  This book is written from a Christian perspective, but first and foremost it is based on sound personal financial management principles. Scripture is referenced as appropriate, and Part Five includes several pages referencing scriptures dealing with work, honesty, giving, saving, taxes, and contentment. It offers a step-by-step process of realistically setting goals and addressing needed changes to spending, debt, assets, and income. The easily understood language and examples will help the reader confidently walk through the pages to improve their financial life.

Contents:

Part 1----Three Rules
Part 2----A Financial Physical
Part 3----Diagnosis and Prescription
Part 4----Living by the Rules
Part 5----Living by God’s Rules
Addendum and Forms

Tools for Ministers: A Financial Counselor and Workshop Leader Training Manual is available to support those preparing to offer ministry. These tools can be downloaded free at www.ThreeRules.org or one copy of the manual and one copy of the book can be ordered for $40 from the same Web site. 

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