Archives For The Basics

Rebecca

How can you possibly save a thousand dollars?

My wife Lynn inspired this episode. So we echo the advice of Rebecca @ helloprettybird.com and show you how to save $1k.

When you see the simple yearly savings plan she shares, you’ll kick yourself in the ass for not having the discipline to start earlier.

Resource:
How To Save A Grand

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The Church of Yahweh

Credit card spending. Friend or foe? We ask my friend Ahyh, founder of The Church of Yahweh, to share his perspective.

We discuss:
Revolving (compounding) interest and how it hurts you.
The difference between secured and unsecured debt.
Why using credit will always cost you more money.

Resources:
The Church of Yahweh

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Debt Mess to Debt Less

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Andrea From Utah

The advantage of using pre-paid debit cards vs traditional bank accounts.

The importance of saving money no matter what your income is.

Stay at home Mom’s taking on 2nd jobs. Should you or shouldn’t you?

Give us a call on our voicemail listener feedback line at 615-200-7189 or drop Greg an email at:
greg [at] debtshepherd [dot] com

Debt Shepherd, 2015 All Rights Reserved

money

We ask Charlene, a single mother of 2 from NC, the following:

1) What is your biggest financial fear?
2) If you could go back to being 18 yrs. old, what would you change financially speaking?
3) If someone is choosing between paying a bill or tithing to their church, what should they choose?
4) Any financial advice for the ladies?

Give us a call on our voicemail listener feedback line at 615-200-7189 or drop Greg an email at:
greg [at] debtshepherd [dot] com

Debt Shepherd 2014, All Rights Reserved

mortgage

What does the word mortgage mean? It may surprise you.

Mort –
1) a note sounded on a hunting horn when the a deer is killed.
2) killing

Gage –
1) a token of defiance; specifically: a glove or cap cast on the ground to be taken up by an opponent as a pledge of combat.
2) something deposited as a pledge of performance.
3) pledge, stake, or risk.

There isn’t anything about those word meanings that give me a good feeling. How about you?

Give us a call on our voicemail listener feedback line at 615-200-7189 or drop Greg an email at:
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every-time-you-spend-money

Fact: When you “borrow” money from a bank, the bank doesn’t have the money. You are literally creating the money when you sign the Promissory Note. And they’ve convinced you to pay back your money PLUS interest. What does this mean to you?


Tammy from AK replied: “Well if the devil danced in empty pockets, he’d have a ball in mine. Makes me ambivalent.”

Resources:
You’re Broke Because You Want to Be – Larry Winget
wealthmoney.org “Achieving economic freedom and prosperity by spending not lending all new money into circulation. Spend Em! Don’t Lend Em!

Give us a call on our voicemail listener feedback line at 615-200-7189 or drop Greg an email at:
greg [at] debtshepherd [dot] com

Debt Shepherd 2014, All Rights Reserved

squeeze-every-dollar

Practical tips on how to save more of your “chips.”
Making money work harder for you instead of you working harder for your money.

1) Food
2) Clothing
3) House
4) Entertainment
5) Insurance

Resource:
The Minimalists

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greg [at] debtshepherd [dot] com

There is no need to copyright truth

custom-home-budget

Making Money Isn’t The Problem. What You Do With The Money You Make Is The Problem.

At the end of the month when it comes to money, have you ever asked:
Where Did It All Go?
Let’s See Where It All Went.

www.budgetsimple.com
Free & paid version $4.99/mo.

1) Sign up.
2) Plug in your income/bills (expenses).
3) Use the website every time you spend money.

I use it.

Resources:
www.budgetsimple.com