Author Archives: JWFinancialCoaching

Friday Financial Tidbit- How to combine “His” and “Hers” into “Ours”

To receive notifications of new posts, please join our email list. As the weather gets nicer it means that wedding season is upon us and you are receiving your invitations in the mail. It’s always exciting to see couples come … Continue reading

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JW’s Financial Coaching Podcast Lesson #39-How to talk about money with your peers

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Highlights of today’s show: How to talk about money amongst your peers Why talking about money is so taboo How talking about money can encourage you and your peers Talking about money the right way and … Continue reading

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Friday Financial Tidbit-”Indecision is the greatest thief of opportunity”

To receive notifications of new posts, please join our email list. “Indecision is the greatest thief of opportunity.” -Robert Schuller Does this quote apply to how you handle your money? Everyone handles making decisions differently. Through trials and errors some … Continue reading

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JW’s Financial Coaching Podcast Lesson #38-How do you decide when to save and when to spend?

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Highlights of today’s show: Answering  listeners’ questions on personal finance Can money in an HSA count towards your emergency fund? How to decided between going on vacation and paying down your mortgage It’s all … Continue reading

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Friday Financial Tidbit-Congratulations, you just graduated from college! Now what?

To receive notifications of new posts, please join our email list. The next few weekends are the time of the year when colleges and universities are celebrating the accomplishments of the senior class as they graduate from school. It’s an … Continue reading

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JW’s Financial Coaching Podcast Lesson #37-Confessions of a Financial Coach

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Highlights of today’s show: Confessions of a Financial Coach Even though I teach this stuff, I still have struggled with money Being honest to help motivate you It’s OK if you make mistakes, just … Continue reading

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Friday Financial Tidbit-Life is going to happen, so let it happen with an emergency fund

To receive notifications of new posts, please join our email list. As an adult it takes all of about two days for you to realize that life doesn’t always work out the way you planned. Sometimes it is in minor … Continue reading

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JW’s Financial Coaching Podcast Lesson #36-Lessons we’ve learned in real estate with guest Lisa White

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Highlights of today’s show: My wife Lisa joins me on the show to share our experience in picking a realtor Why we learned it’s important to get different opinions How we’ve gotten our home … Continue reading

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Friday Financial Tidbit-What your FICO score is and isn’t (VLOG)

There has been a lot of debate on the FICO score recently so I decided to record a video describing what the FICO score is and isn’t:

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JW’s Financial Coaching Podcast Lesson #35-The Lifestyle Inflation Trap

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Highlights of today’s show: How to avoid the Lifestyle Inflation Trap What is lifestyle inflation? How lifestyle inflation can harm your finances 4 keys to raising your lifestyle the right way Being content with where … Continue reading

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