One of the common discussions in the personal finance world is renting vs. buying a house. There is so much back and forth on this, with most of the weight being on buying a house. But let’s take a step back, outside of the sales pitches, and really dive into what it means to rent … Continue reading Renting vs. Buying a House: The Pros and Cons
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Bitcoin, Ethereum, & Other Cryptocurrency: Should You Buy?
Over the past year, there has been increasing interest in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, LiteCoin, Ethereum, and even the (joke) Dogecoin. This can be seen merely by the amount of volume sold over that time period, especially in the past six months. As much as it’s in the news, there are still a lot of unanswered … Continue reading Bitcoin, Ethereum, & Other Cryptocurrency: Should You Buy?
How Accounting Services Are Critical for Small Business
Small businesses and entrepreneurs require efficient methods and practices to operate successfully. There are enough tasks to contend with during the average day, like chasing invoices, wrestling payroll and wrangling tax forms should not be part of that routine. A credible, professional accounting firm saves business owners a lot of unnecessary stress and offers a … Continue reading How Accounting Services Are Critical for Small Business
Seven Scholarship Tools To Help Pay for Your Degree
As of April 2021, I am nearly 2/3 of the way done with my Juris Doctor degree. Going into this program, my wife and I decided we were going to do it the hard way: debt-free. Most people who go to college and graduate school take out student loans. But being a Ramsey Preferred Coach, … Continue reading Seven Scholarship Tools To Help Pay for Your Degree
How to Stay in Shape While Social Distancing
As a part of the COVID-19 response, many people have gone without the gym due to government restrictions. But that’s no excuse to give up on your fitness goals! There are plenty of great ways to stay active, from working out in the backyard to setting up a personal gym in your spare room. Check … Continue reading How to Stay in Shape While Social Distancing
Growing Your Home Business When You’ve Outgrown Your Space
If your house is starting to split at the seams due to a growing home business, it might be time to look into some new space to accommodate your needs. The adage, "you've got to spend money to make money," rings true. You can't grow a tree in a small pot; it needs room to … Continue reading Growing Your Home Business When You’ve Outgrown Your Space
3 Reasons To Review Your Free Credit Report Right Now
Your free credit report is a compilation of information about your financial history. The three bureaus, TransUnion, Equifax, and Experian, gather information about your accounts, available credit, credit usage, payment history, and the like. The bureaus take this information and give you your credit score, which lenders use to determine how much you can borrow … Continue reading 3 Reasons To Review Your Free Credit Report Right Now
Five Benefits of Financial Coaching
Financial coaching is still a relatively burgeoning industry. But even now there are thousands of coaches working with individuals and families to help them achieve financial freedom (and I’m thrilled to be one of them). Working with a coach is an investment, but the benefits of financial coaching go far beyond better budgets, paid off … Continue reading Five Benefits of Financial Coaching
How To Start Planning For Your Children’s Financial Future
Whether you are just beginning to plan for children or you just had a baby, this stage of life is an exciting time. It can also be financially frightening. You want to make sure your children will be financially prepared, and you might consider starting a savings account for their college funds. However, the first … Continue reading How To Start Planning For Your Children’s Financial Future
Why High-Income Earners Should NEVER Be Ashamed of Their Earnings
As a financial coach, I don’t just work with people in desperate situations. I frequently work with clients who are doing very well with money but are looking to do even better. These people have an incredible work ethic and desire to leave a legacy for their families and community. So what has struck me … Continue reading Why High-Income Earners Should NEVER Be Ashamed of Their Earnings
