Monday Money Tip

About the Episode: 

• In this episode, we are discussing “Known Upcoming Expenses”, or KUEs. 
• In our Current Event Segment, we are talking about how today affects the future.
• Our success story comes from David and his wife, who have had a successful first month of budgeting and are excited to start saving!

  Resources:
FULLY FUNDED LIFE
IWBNIN Ladder
Proverbs 6:6-11: Download Image

Related Monday Money Tip Podcast Episodes:
Episode 189: This or That? Save or Pay Off Debt?
Episode 182: Level of Expectation Determines Level of Preparation
Episode 143: 5 Steps to Avoid Budget Busting Expenses

 

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About the Episode: 

• In this episode, Joe provides an update on his current investments. 
• In our Current Event Segment, we’re talking about the “5-year rule” with investing.
• Our success story comes from Kelly, who is feeling hopeful one month after attending a Financial Learning Event, now that she and her husband are on the same financial page!

 

Resources:
FULLY FUNDED LIFE

IWBNIN Ladder

Next Steps: Investing

Download: Joe’s Current Investments

Related Monday Money Tip Podcast Episodes:
Episode 173: 5 Steps to Become a Competent Investor

Episode 149: How to Teach Your Kids About Investing

Episode 186: What is Cryptocurrency?

About the Episode: 

• In this episode, we’re going to focus on the money lie: “My Dream is Too Big.”
• In our Current Event Segment, we’re discussing hot stock tips.
• Our success story comes from Ginger, who just one month after attending a Financial Learning Event, already has budgeting success and is moving up the ladder! 

 

Resources:
FULLY FUNDED LIFE
IWBNIN Ladder

Related Monday Money Tip Podcast Episodes:
Episode 157: Funding Your BIG Dreams
Episode 173: 5 Steps to Become a Competent Investor
Episode 139: Make Money While You Sleep

 

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About the Episode: 

• In this episode, we’re going to focus on the money lie: “I can’t afford that.”
• In our Current Event Segment, we’re talking about soaring U.S. inflation and what that could mean for the remainder of 2022.
• Our success story comes from Julie, who has a renewed perspective on budgeting, since reading “I Was Broke. Now I’m Not.” 

 

Resources:
FULLY FUNDED LIFE
IWBNIN Ladder

Budgeting Tools

Online Banks

Turo: Car Sharing

Consumer Prices

Labor Costs

U.S. Inflation

Related Monday Money Tip Podcast Episodes:
Episode 157: Funding Your BIG Dreams
Episode 134: 4 Steps to Budgeting
Episode 184: Setting And Sticking To A Budget

Episode 125: “I Can’t” vs. “How”

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About the Episode: 

• In this episode, we’re going to focus on the money lie: “this is no big deal.”
• In our Current Event Segment, we’re discussing the U.S. National Debt and how it’s cleared $30 Trillion, and what that means for you.
• Our success story comes from Will, who paid off his student loan debt and finally paid cash for his upcoming vacation. 

Resources:
FULLY FUNDED LIFE
IWBNIN Ladder
US Debt Clock
Article: Average Car Payment
Article: Auto Loans - Average Monthly Car Payment

Related Monday Money Tip Podcast Episodes:
Episode 157: Funding Your BIG Dreams
Episode 159: Identifying Money Wounds
Episode 160: Healing Money Wounds
Episode 166: Things I’d Do Differently
Episode 189: This or That? Save or Pay Off Debt?

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About the Episode: 

• In this episode, we’re sharing some “cliff notes” of Dave Ramsey’s books and teachings that have helped us along our financial journey. 
• In our Current Event Segment, we’re discussing why bankruptcy filings have fallen over the last 12 months and what that could mean for the future.
• Our success story comes from Dustin, who has made significant financial strides since attending the Financial Learning Experience.

Resources:
FULLY FUNDED LIFE
IWBNIN Ladder
Article: Bankruptcy Fact Sheet
Article: US Courts - Bankruptcy Filings Continue to Fall Sharply
529 College Saving Plans
Book: Financial Peace, Revisited
Book: My Total Money Makeover
Book: I Was Broke. Now I’m Not. 

Related Monday Money Tip Podcast Episodes:
Episode 108: Financial Teachers You Should Learn From
Episode 132: How to Find a Good Money Coach
Episode 157: Funding Your BIG Dreams
Episode 166: Things I’d Do Differently

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About the Episode: 

• In this episode, we discuss whether you should purchase or lease a car. 
• In our Current Event Segment, we’re giving an update on rates, including mortgage interest rates, saving account interest rates, and CD interest rates.
• Our success story comes from Crystal, a journalist who thought she’d never pay off her student loans, but now they are all paid off!! 

Resources:
FULLY FUNDED LIFE
IWBNIN Ladder

Related Monday Money Tip Podcast Episodes:
Episode 141: Selling a Car With Negative Equity
Episode 176: How to Find Deals
Episode 189: This or That? Save or Pay Off Debt?

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About the Episode: 

• In this episode, we’re discussing should you focus on building up your savings account or should you use extra money to pay off debt?
• In our Current Event Segment, we’re talking about Valentine’s Day and ways you can show someone you love them - financially. 
• Our success story comes from Kayla, who, at the age of 16, was able to get a real-life ox working for her and make money while she sleeps.   

Resources:
FULLY FUNDED LIFE
IWBNIN Ladder
Tools: Savings
Tools: Debt Elimination

Related Monday Money Tip Podcast Episodes:
Episode 18: How to Pay Off Debt Quickly
Episode 28: 8 Ways to Speed Up Debt Elimination
Episode 36: Bite-Sized Debt
Episode 120: Saving for KUEs
Episode 121: How the Debt Snowball Works
Episode 147: How to Teach Your Kids About Debt
Episode 162: The Difference Between Spenders & Savers
Episode 167: How to Teach Your Kids About Savings

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About the Episode: 

• In this episode, we’re discussing if couples should have joint or separate bank accounts.
• In our Current Event Segment, we’re sharing how to maximize your tax refund this year.
• Our success story comes from Pat, who was able to purchase a new vehicle after she was in an accident because she had been saving for it.  

Resources:
FULLY FUNDED LIFE
IWBNIN Ladder
Tool: Mini Budget
Tool: Known Upcoming Expense Calculator
Online Banks

Related Monday Money Tip Podcast Episodes:
Episode 120: Saving for KUEs
Episode 136: How to Maximize Your 2021 Tax Refund
Episode 142: Getting a Non-Participating Spouse to Join
Episode 159: Identifying Money Wounds
Episode 160: Healing Money Wounds

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About the Episode: 

• In this episode, we’re sharing five things you should know about Social Security.
• In our Current Event Segment, we’re discussing why it’s important to update your net worth. 
• Our success story comes from Kevin, who discovered the importance of budgeting to exactly zero before the month begins.  

Resources:
FULLY FUNDED LIFE
IWBNIN Ladder
Tool: Net Worth Calculator
SSA - Social Security Credits 

Related Monday Money Tip Podcast Episodes:
Episode 49: Social Security
Episode 52: How to Win With Your Money While on Disability
Episode 62: How Much Money Do I Need to Retire?
Episode 104: Security Features of Money
Episode 184: Setting and Sticking to a Budget

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