The Three Deadly Financial Sins

The power of Christ compels you! The power of Christ compels you! Back away, presidential flashcard demon! You shall not prey on innocent wallets ever again.

Introducing the Three Deadly Financial Sins, horrid beasts you should always stay away from when dealing with your personal finances. As long as you stay away, your soul will be saved. Your heart will remain pure, and your checking account will remain balanced. Amen….

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The First Deadly Sin: Loan Fornication

Money is sacred. Of course, not as sacred as your own skin! But you definitely want to be careful when it comes to co-signing for a loan. It’s almost always a recipe for disaster. Why? Because the one you’re co-signing for — if the situation ends up calling for it — may end up not living up to the payments, and you’ll reap the misfortune of ruining your credit, all for nothing.

The Second Deadly Sin: Credit Murder

Are you your brother’s keeper? We hope not, especially if your brother’s name is Cain, the world’s first murderer. The same would go for anyone who decides to abuse their credit by spending it on needless things, racking up the balances, and leaving yourself high and dry in debt. May you rest in peace….

And the Third Deadly Sin: the Temptation of Money

This one is such an important sin, that you’ll even find it in the Bible. Who would’ve thought? Walk into a mall, and you might find this sin creeping up on you. Money’s fun to spend…. Isn’t it? (Demonic Laugh) ….

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