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Finance explained

Make confident and informed decisions about your finances, stewardship, and money management. We share Christian perspectives on how money works and how it can be used to serve Jesus.

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News

How could tensions in Iran affect your mortgage?

Tensions have once again risen in the Middle East. On 28 February 2026, US President Donald Trump ordered strikes against Iranian targets, further escalating instability in the region.

  • Finance explained
  • In the news

3 min read 25 Mar 2026

Pod Bhogal

Pod Bhogal

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Resources

Should Christians invest in a pension?

As Christians, we could easily be tempted to see pensions as another avenue for self-protection and making comfort an idol. But is that a fair conclusion?

  • Finance explained
  • Theology of money

4 min read 25 Feb 2026

Paul Houghton

Paul Houghton

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Resources

How do banks work? 5 things you need to know

How understanding where your money goes can help you make better savings choices.

  • Finance explained
  • Savings

3 min read 19 Feb 2026

Hannah Oliver

Hannah Oliver

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Resources

The impact of increasing housing costs on gospel ministry

Ministries are feeling the pinch of increased housing costs. As Christians, how can we be planning, praying, and preparing for this?

  • Finance explained
  • In the news

4 min read 9 Feb 2026

Ruth Upton

Ruth Upton

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News

Trump’s tariffs are back in the headlines – How do they affect you?

Tariffs have returned to the news cycle following comments from Donald Trump about trade, borders and global economic leverage with specific reference to Greenland.

  • Finance explained
  • In the news

4 min read 29 Jan 2026

Pod Bhogal

Pod Bhogal

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Resources

Is it wrong to buy a bigger house?

Should Christians be climbing the property ladder?

  • Finance explained
  • Theology of money

4 min read 28 Jan 2026

Paul Houghton

Paul Houghton

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Resources

The national debt burden: Why does it matter for the gospel?

Almost every country has debt. What is it and is it a problem?

  • Finance explained
  • In the news

3 min read 22 Jan 2026

Hannah Oliver

Hannah Oliver

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News

What the Autumn 2025 Budget means for you

Rachel Reeves’ Autumn 2025 Budget arrives at a time when many households are still feeling the pressure of higher living costs, shifting interest rates, and uncertainty about the wider economy. For Kingdom Bank savers, the question is simple: what does this Budget mean for your stewardship, finances, and the long-term management of your money?

  • Finance explained
  • In the news

4 min read 27 Nov 2025

Pod Bhogal

Pod Bhogal

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Resources

Bank like you believe it: A Christian case for ethical banking

How choosing a bank reflects your faith.

  • Finance explained
  • Savings
  • Stewardship

3 min read 27 Oct 2025

Ruth Upton

Ruth Upton

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News

Will the Bank of England cut rates in November?

As a Christian seeking to be a faithful steward, knowing if interest rates will fall is more than financial news. It reflects how economic policy may affect our savings, giving, and ability to plan for the future.

  • Finance explained
  • In the news

3 min read 29 Sep 2025

Pod Bhogal

Pod Bhogal

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Resources

The bank behind your bank: what does the Bank of England do?

The Bank of England plays a crucial role in managing the UK economy. What is it?

  • Finance explained

5 min read 27 Aug 2025

Ross Ellis-Butcher

Ross Ellis-Butcher

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Faith & Finance

Should Christians ever receive interest?

Dr. Ben Cooper, author of The Ethics of Usury and Deputy Director of courses at the Proclamation Trust and Cornhill Training Course, spoke with us about lending, usury, and the morality of modern finance.

  • Finance explained
  • Theology of money

6 min read 27 Aug 2025

Ross Ellis-Butcher

Ross Ellis-Butcher