Category Archives: Personal Story

JW’s Financial Coaching Podcast Lesson #40-How to get you and your spouse on the same page financially

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Highlights of today’s show: One of the best things you can do for your marriage is to get on the same page financially Focus more on the “Why” instead of the “What” Sometimes you … Continue reading

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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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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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JW’s Financial Coaching Podcast Lesson #34-Don’t be fooled by the build your credit score LIE

Podcast: Play in new window | Download Highlights of today’s show: The Credit Score lie The facts about the FICO What makes up your FICO score The alternatives to credit scores What to focus on instead of your credit score Don’t … Continue reading

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Friday Financial Tidibt-Getting comfortable with our debt

To receive notifications of new posts, please join our email list. I detest debt. I’ve seen how it robs people of their money, peace of mind, and freedom to live the life they choose. I’ve also seen how getting out … Continue reading

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