Financial Goobers Don’t Agree On Much

Christie and I agree with and put into practice most of what Dave Ramsey teaches. So much so that we volunteer to lead his Financial Peace University class a few times each year. Whether because of jealousy or a dislike of (admittedly) sometimes oversimplification,...

What Happens During An FPU Class?

There is a constant wailing and gnashing of teeth. Dante’s Inferno is on full display as you enter into the abyss of spreadsheets and budgets… NO, I’m KIDDING! Financial Peace University is a 9-week class about personal finance, on handling money God’s and...

My Take On Three Myths Of Retirement Planning

I read an article today on Kiplinger about the Three Dangerous Myths Of Retirement Planning. It aligns perfectly with what we teach in our 9-week FPU classes and in coaching clients individually. I’ll leave it to you to read the article on your own, but will address...

Understanding The Mortgage Interest Deduction

I was just reading a comment by a guy, let’s call him Joe, who said “It’s good to have a long-term mortgage because the interest rate is typically lower than what you can get on your investments AND it’s tax deductible”. Christie and I currently have a mortgage, and...