{"product_id":"smart-money-with-purpose-liberating-the-goodness-of-money-in-your-life-9781499162516","title":"Smart Money with Purpose: Liberating the Goodness of Money in Your Life","description":"\u003cp\u003eMoney management can be a tough topic to discuss. Too often books on personal finances focus merely on the practical, and they can leave you feeling defeated when the strategies don't work for you.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJoe R. Kesler's \u003ci\u003eSmart Money with Purpose\u003c\/i\u003e, on the other hand, is like a conversation with a financially wise friend. Rather than simply providing a list of tips, his book guides you to explore your own relationship with money, for better or worse.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eApproaching money from a Christian perspective, Kesler debunks the myth that money is evil and instead points out that, though it can be corrupted, it is actually good. Without understanding this, it can be hard to succeed financially. Plus, the idea that money is a good gift from God strongly relates to the topic of purpose. We are all made to be stewards. When you discover your further purpose, you can determine how best to steward your money toward that end.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBy laying the inner groundwork first, \u003ci\u003eSmart Money with Purpose\u003c\/i\u003e helps you uncover what trips you up financially, so when it comes to budgeting, addressing debt, investing, and more, you can determine how best to begin building a healthier relationship with your money.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=AUTH-9067515\"\u003eJoe R. Kesler\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 10\/03\/2014\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 230\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.69lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.48d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781499162516\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1499162510\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBISAC Categories:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=CAT-BUS\"\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics\u003c\/a\u003e | \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/sureshotbooks-com.myshopify.com\/search?type=product%2Carticle%2Cpage\u0026amp;q=BISAC-BUS050030\"\u003ePersonal Finance | Money Management\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJoe R. Kesler has worked in community banking for thirty-six years. He earned his MBA from Southern Illinois University, Carbondale; and upon passing his CPA exam, he received an Elijah Watt Sells award for scoring in the top one hundred out of over sixty-eight thousand candidates. Kesler has been CEO of two community banks, including his current post at First Montana Bank, where he's served for nearly a decade.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePassionate about helping people manage their finances wisely, Kesler has led small groups to share what he's learned throughout his life and career about having a healthy relationship with money. His book, \u003ci\u003eSmart Money with Purpose\u003c\/i\u003e, gathers his lessons into one insightful guide.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe proud father of five children, Kesler lives in Montana with his wife, Nancy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThis title is not returnable\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Createspace Independent Publishing Platform","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42685641818349,"sku":"9781499162516","price":18.68,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0550\/8097\/6621\/products\/img_38051741-f6ed-4015-be9b-534b1e6b500c.jpg?v=1649768824","url":"https:\/\/sureshotbooks.com\/products\/smart-money-with-purpose-liberating-the-goodness-of-money-in-your-life-9781499162516","provider":"SureShot Books Publishing LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}