Surviving The American Dream

Today's guest is Derek Notman a Financial planner in Madison Wisconsin who isn't entirely convinced that buying a house is a particularly good financial choice.

Derek shares his experience and advice on a variety of subjects beyond real estate and home ownership...

He explains why Cashflow is king. and why knowing Where your money comes from and where it goes is so important

About knowing what you really want from life because If you don't know what you want, it's just too easy to do what everyone else is doing.

Don't fall in love with a house until you fall in love with the financial picture of that house.

Sure your friends are happy to have you visit their big beautiful home, but they don't tell you about the stress it may cause in their lives.

And why he believes buying a home might just be one of the worst financial decisions someone can make.

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Christian Dy is a financial planner; but he prefers the term “financial educator.” In addition to guiding his clients on issues around financial planning, investment, and insurance, Christian also gives workshops to educate the public on how to make better financial decisions.  He works in Vancouver, BC where the cost of housing is prohibitively high, creating a real challenge to young people and families who want to buy a home.

Laura Bonarrigo a certified divorce coach and life coach shares her perspectives and experiences on the impact of home choice on marriage and divorce.

Michael Palazzolo, a Certified Financial Planner with experience in housing counselling, shares his thoughts on finding the right home at the right price for your family.

A discussion with Matthew Miglin about living within your means and finding the right home that supports your life while not going over budget.

Stacey Powell from www.TheFinanceGym.com shares her experience on financial planning and the realities of a home purchase.  With practical insights and suggestions for getting your personal finances in order and making wise choices when it comes to choosing the right home.

An interview with Becky Wolfe from www.FrameToFreedom.com on home ownership, income properties and financial independence.  Becky bought her first home on her own at the age of 24 knowing very little about the realities of home buying.  Since then she and her husband have committed to pay down debt, live well within their means and together build a life of financial freedom.  Join us as Becky shares her journey.

This episode we discuss budgets, accountability and values as they relate to a home purchase and married life.  I interview Elizabeth Farrell who is a homeowner, mom and Co-Active life coach on the choices she has made and what she would recommend to others.

Down payments, debt, saving, budgeting financial topics related to buying a home. Surviving The American Dream: Denise Downey of Financialtrex.com: Denise is a fee only financial Planner at www.Financialtrex.com