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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.

Faith & Finance

How do pensions work? 5 things I wish I’d understood sooner

We know it’s important to think about retirement. How much is enough? Will the money last? And what happens to all that money when we eventually stop working?

  • Finance explained
  • Theology of money

4 min read 9 Sep 2026

Pod Bhogal

Pod Bhogal

Faith & Finance

Should Christians save with a secular bank?

Is it wrong for Christians to save with high street banks? Do we really need a Christian bank? Kingdom Bank CEO, Paul Houghton, explores why he believes every Christian should consider saving with Kingdom Bank.

  • Finance explained
  • Savings

6 min read 30 Jul 2026

Paul Houghton

Paul Houghton

News

Should schools teach financial literacy?

Changes to the national curriculum mean children will now be taught about financial matters in schools. Here’s why this represents a positive opportunity for Christian parents.

  • Finance explained
  • In the news

4 min read 8 Jun 2026

Ruth Upton

Ruth Upton

News

New tax year, new ISA allowance: what you need to know

With the start of a new tax year, your ISA allowance has reset, giving you a fresh opportunity to save up to £20,000 in a tax efficient way.

  • Finance explained
  • In the news
  • Stewardship

2 min read 6 May 2026

Sam Bauyumi

Sam Bauyumi

Resources

Should Christians leave an inheritance?

Passing on financial assets can be the expected norm in our society. But should Christians be transferring all their wealth to the next generation?

  • Finance explained
  • Savings
  • Theology of money

3 min read 6 May 2026

Paul Houghton

Paul Houghton

Illustration of a house with an upward arrow and percentage symbol.
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

Older man wearing glasses reading a book while holding a mug at a table near a window.
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

Person holding a wallet and banknotes while standing at an ATM machine, with card slots and keypad visible in the background.
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

Large container ship carrying multicoloured cargo containers sailing past a busy commercial port with cranes and stacked containers.
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

Paul Houghton smiling while speaking indoors, holding glasses in his hands with a bright background behind him.
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

Decorative golden balance scales standing on a blue surface against a bright yellow background.
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