Celebrate the first anniversary of the Beyond Budgets® podcast!!
Join host Deb Meyer as she dives into faith-driven money management inspired by the Compass Catholic Retreat. Discover how to break emotional attachments to material possessions and embrace God-honoring financial stewardship. Through engaging stories and lessons from the parable of the talents, learn to balance worldly desires with spiritual wisdom. Plus, explore advanced charitable giving techniques and the importance of spiritual guidance. Tune in for practical tips, and follow us for more inspiring financial insights!
Can you truly achieve financial freedom by shifting your mindset? Guest Brian Tibbs, a seasoned real estate investor and author of The HACKER Method, believes you can. Brian shares how the allure of consumerism often leads people astray and how his experiences living overseas offered him a fresh perspective on achieving genuine wealth. In this episode, Deb and Brian unpack the vital differences between consumer and investor mindsets and why the latter is crucial for building long-term financial stability.
Have you heard of the 50-40-10 budgeting strategy? By allocating 50% of your income to essential and enjoyable expenses, 40% to investments, and 10% to charitable giving, this strategy aims to foster financial independence and nurture a sense of social responsibility. We delve into how this budget can help parents like you eliminate large debts, reinvest profits, and positively impact the world.
Taking risks in investing can be daunting, but Brian explains how measured risks in stocks and real estate can lead to substantial long-term gains. Tune in to learn how these actionable steps can help you rethink your financial choices and pave the way toward financial freedom.
Read MoreUnlock the secrets of financial harmony in marriage with insights from financial experts Deb Meyer and her special guest, Den Murley, a Certified Financial PlannerTM and Certified Financial Behavior Specialist®. They delve into the dynamic world of couples' finances, shattering the myth of the spender-saver binary and advocating for a stronger foundation of mutual understanding. Discover how to navigate shared versus separate accounts, illuminating the path to financial unity and individual autonomy within a relationship.
You'll learn to reframe the adage “we can’t afford it” to an enlightening explanation your kids can easily understand. This journey of self-discovery and communication about money is the key to breaking long-standing negative financial patterns.
This episode is also a strategic conversation on tax planning and retirement. It offers guidance through the current tax landscape and shares tactics for thoughtfully timing income recognition. Join Deb and Den for this comprehensive guide to family financial planning, where managing emotions and creating a legacy take center stage.
How do you define success? Your answer likely depends on your values. In episode 2 of the Beyond Budgets® podcast, we discuss why values should drive most (if not all) financial decisions. Once you’ve defined core values, learn how to:
Align spending with those values,
Include kids as accountability partners, and
Harness the power of an abundance mindset.
Be sure to listen to the end, where we address Dayna’s question about investments for kids.
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