photo credit: timtom.ch As a financial counselor, I help real people with real issues. This series on case studies will walk our readers through the process of discovering the short term and long term goals of my clients, formulating a plan to achieve those ends and then holding the client accountable to actually carry out […]
Do Things in the Right Order
photo credit: Robb North Pro 24:27 “First plant your fields; then build your barn.” from The Message translation Many times when I read Proverbs, the meaning does not immediately jump up and scream out. When I first read this one, I thought, “OooooKaaay.” Fortunately I have some great commentaries which helped me out. Wisdom is […]
Our Budget is Working…What Now?
photo credit: Matt McGee These past three posts have walked you though the process of getting your budget up and running. I pointed out the five pitfalls you will need to avoid, the four benefits of a successful budget and five steps to putting the budget in place. You have listened and you are making […]
How You Can Afford to Be a Stay at Home Mom
Both of you work outside the home. You are expecting your first child and the wife would like to be able to quit her job and be a stay at home mom with the baby. This is very important to both of you, but can you afford all the new baby expenses? This is a […]
Four Benefits of Your New Budget
photo credit: squacco If you are like most of us you have tried budgeting and given up. But what are your choices? Never try again? If you can avoid the pitfalls (see recent post) and if you can begin reaping the budget benefits, you will develop a lifetime budgeting habit. “Wait!”, you say, “Isn’t a […]