This past weekend, my pastor, Brian Tome, of Crossroads Church talked about practical ways to create healthy margins in your personal finances. You might be surprised to learn (or maybe not) that for 80% of the people in financial distress, income is not the problem. So if you’re a mid- to high-level income earner and feel like your money margins …
How do you know if you need a financial coach? Ask yourself these questions: Am I constantly worried or thinking about money? Do I frequently argue with my spouse or partner about financial issues? Am I drowning in debt? Do I feel like I’m treading water, working hard and making good money without much to show for it? If you answered yes …
You know you need some outside help with your money, and have decided that financial coaching will help. The problem? Your spouse is reluctant. So, how do you get them on board and end the money fights? I’ll tell you what to say and what NOT to say to get them on your team. Want to schedule a financial coaching …
Imagine your life without any debt at all… No credit cards, no car payments, no student loans, no furniture payments, and even (gasp!) NO house payment! What could you do with all that money that you’re currently sending out in payments every month? Think of how much you could save, give and spend! You could pay cash for vacations, cars, …
In last week’s blog post, I talked about how to engage your spouse in the financial decision making if they are “The Clueless One” when it comes to money. What if your spouse isn’t clueless, but rather is like “The Spoiled Child”? Honestly, this scenario is worse than the first one. When there is a parent/ child dynamic between …