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It is time to be sober-minded and seek the wisdom of our God who can deliver us from any economic challenges. Many are now asking how do I protect what I do have now, how do I recover from job loss, bankruptcy, housing loss, investing and retirement planning. God knows, and we can trust His guidance! Jesus told us to seek first the kingdom of God, and God would provide for our needs (see Matthew 6:33).

In 1991, our late cofounder Larry Burkett wrote The Coming Economic Earthquake, warning of the dangers of the ever-growing appetite for debt by our society and federal government alike. Larry also warned in his best seller Business by the Book that 2008 could be a “horrendous year” for the economy as the baby boomers began to retire. At that time, he had no awareness of the toxic shock that would be brought about by the massive run-up of household debt through sub-prime mortgage loans. This new book compilation’s purpose is to equip people with the important defensive and offensive moves during this latest recession. Key chapters include:

• The Purpose of Money in Your Life
  
• Defensive Move #1: Get Rid of All Consumer Debt
  
• Defensive Move #2: Get House Paid Off as Soon as Possible
  
• Defensive Move #3: Protect Your Job
  
• Defensive Move #4: Develop a Savings Lifestyle
  
• Offensive Move #1: Diversify Your Investment Portfolio
  
• Offensive Move #2: Understand Mutual Funds
  
• Offensive Move #3: Understand How to Invest in Stocks
  
• Offensive Move #4: Understand Other Types of Investments
  
• Postpone Retirement?
  
• How Much is Enough?
  
• Fulfill Your Responsibility as a Citizen
  
• Leave a Lasting Legacy
  
• Prepare Now for the Future
  
• Appendix I: How to Avoid a Foreclosure
  
• Appendix II: 20 Reasons Why you Should Invest in Mutual Funds, by Austin Pryor