In approving a US$151.3-million budget for 2010, Seventh-day Adventist Church leaders are continuing a worldwide emphasis on mission. This year the church will spend about $124 million on appropriations for world outreach and supporting missionaries.

So…where does the money go? If you’re brave enough to find out, and if you feel that your money is controlling you, here’s a quick way to examine your expenses and gain control over your money.

Business women must take control of their finances in order to control debt management. One powerful way to do this is through good budget planning and management. In fact, not understanding your business budget is a great way to find your business in a lot of trouble. Here are seven quick tips to help business women see that budgeting doesn’t have to be difficult and can be a way to keep business debt under control.