(The following is an abbreviated transcription from a video Linda & I. Please excuse any typos or errors.) Today we’re going to talk about something that not everyone needs to hear. So this is a tricky one because some people do not need to hear this and shouldn’t hear it. Some people need to hear […]
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How to save $1000 (in 1-3 months)
Maybe you had an emergency come up and you realize you need to save $1,000 this month. Or maybe you are wanting to save a $1,000 emergency fund as soon as possible. Or maybe your friends just invited you on a trip and need some cash to join them. Whatever your reason for wanting to […]
Crystal Paine Podcast about Buying A House With Cash, Parenting, And Finding Balance
(The following is an abbreviated transcription from the recent Crystal Paine podcast Linda & I recorded. Please excuse any typos or errors.) What would you say if I told you you could buy a house with cash? Seems impossible, right? But, it can be done and you don’t have to be a lottery winner nor […]
How to use credit cards responsibly (Our 3 simple rules)
When I was in my early 20’s I had no idea how to properly use a credit card – and I definitely didn’t know how to use it responsibly. And as a result my financial life was a mess. Sure, I could blame Visa and Mastercard, but the truth was that it was my fault. […]
How To Find The Best Price For All The Stuff You Buy
(The following is an abbreviated transcription from a video Linda & I recorded. Please excuse any typos or errors.) Today we’re talking about how to find the best price for things. This actually comes from a listener question, which I will read. “When you’re talking about how quick and easy it is to find the […]
Ready To Split With Your Spouse? [read this first]
(The following is a transcription from a video I recorded with Toni Nieuwhof. Please excuse any typos or errors.) In this article I’m sharing my interview with Toni Nieuwhof. We chatted about the new book that she wrote. She’s a family law mediator and a former divorce attorney. So, she has a lot of insight […]
The Meaning Of Stewardship
(The following is a transcription from a video I recorded with Marcus Hall. Please excuse any typos or errors.) Today I’m talking with Marcus Hall who wrote the book called Spiritual Wealth. It’s a guide to help you become a better manager of God’s gifts. I like how he said there’s a 40 day journey […]
TurboTax vs Credit Karma Tax: Which is better?
Nearly 50% of all Americans prepare and file their own taxes each year. This number is increasing because tax preparation software like Credit Karma Tax and TurboTax 2020 are reducing the barriers to self-prepared returns. But, which is better – Credit Karma Tax or TurboTax 2020? It depends. Credit Karma Tax is better if: You […]
