You are ready to start your journey toward financial health for the sake of living and giving generously. Be careful with whom you surround yourself. In this episode, Art discusses the five people you need on your financial journey and the one to avoid.

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1. Your spouse (if you are married).
2. The example.
3. The cheerleader.
4. The accountability partner.
5. The spiritual mentor.

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A recent study revealed that 26% of adults do not have anything they can turn to for trusted financial guidance. On this episode, Art talks with Courtney Markley about her work as a Christian Financial Counselor.

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Money Milestone 4 is to pay off all debt except for your mortgage, and we recommend using the debt snowball method. Should you include student loan in your debt snowball? And should you pay off your student loans before building your emergency fund or buying a home. Art and Taylor answer these questions.

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Are you looking for a vacation destination that will leave you with memories and not debt? From San Diego to Great Wolf Lodge, Art and Taylor provide some top, budget-friendly summer vacation spots to consider.

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Gen Z has an amazing opportunity to get started on the right stewardship foot. What money moves will Gen Z regret not making? In this episode, Art and Taylor discuss six of them.


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1. Not learning about money and God’s design for it.
2. Not having financial goals or a plan.
3. Not having a Blueprint for Mission.
4. Not willing to delay gratification.
5. Not investing for retirement.
6. Falling for the façade.

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What money moves do you need to make in the month of May? Art and Taylor provide six smart money moves you won't regret making. Plus, they spend some time discussing artificial intelligence.

Notes:

1. Find a high-yield savings account.
2. Use your tax refund to take another financial step.
3. Prepare for student loan payments to resume.
4. Calculate the net cost of attendance for your child’s college options.
5. Review your life insurance policy death benefit.
6. Make sure you are ready for summer.

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Do money worries keep you up at night? Do you find yourself anxious about money? In this episode, Art talks with his wife, Dr. Sarah Rainer, about how to address money anxiety through the lens of Scripture.

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A recent study showed that 74% of managers say Gen Z is more difficult to work with than other generations. Almost one-third said they had fired a Gen Z employee within 30 days. Here are some suggestions on how Gen Z can avoid getting fired.

Notes:

1. View work through a biblical lens.
2. Show up on time and be reliable.
3. Be proactive and take initiative.
4. Set the phone down, listen, and ask questions.
5. Be respectful.
6. Be willing to receive feedback.

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Looking for your forever home? Be careful. It may become a burden instead of a blessing. In this episode Art walks through with homebuying process and warns us about buying a “forever home.”

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6 Steps for Buying a Home:

Step 1: Determine your budget and get pre-approved
Step 2: Start house hunting.
Step 3: Make an offer.
Step 4: Get a home inspection.
Step 5: Appraisal.
Step 6: Close the sale.

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A recent study demonstrated that Millennials’ debt situation has grown faster than other generations. In this episode, Art and Taylor talk about the financial and emotional impact this may be having on Millennials and what Millennials can do about it.

Notes:

1. Lean into God and get a plan.
2. Ask for forgiveness and take a step forward.
3. Meet with a CertCFC.
4. Go to war.
   

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