by Matt Bell | Feb 13, 2024 | Credit/Debt, Investing |
Out of all the many financial decisions we make, some matter a lot more than others. Last time around, we looked at the decisions that really matter when we’re relatively young (See Life’s Biggest Financial Decisions — The Early Years). Now let’s...
by Matt Bell | Oct 10, 2023 | Budgeting/Planning, Credit/Debt, Generosity, Investing, Saving, Spending |
It’s easy to make managing money more complicated than it needs to be. That’s because money isn’t just an objective “means of exchange” as the dictionary defines it. Money is wrapped up in our emotions – our hopes, dreams, and fears. And our use of it is strongly...
by Matt Bell | Sep 19, 2023 | Faith & Finances, Investing |
Two recent surveys caught my eye, both pointing to the need and opportunity for parents to teach their kids about money. First up was a study conducted by Lifeway Research among 18 to 34-year-old Protestant churchgoers. It found that one-third do not believe...
by Matt Bell | May 16, 2023 | Faith & Finances, Investing, Teaching Kids |
If you’re going to help your kids learn about money, getting them started is one thing; keeping them going is another. Motivation can wane. That’s what seemed to be happening the other night with one of our kids when he opened up a conversation about investing. Don’t...
by Matt Bell | Apr 11, 2023 | Generosity, Investing, Teaching Kids |
Wise money management is one of the most important subjects typically not taught in school. And unfortunately, where it is being taught, such efforts have generated mixed results at best. The issue seems to be that classroom teaching is too abstract. There’s too much...
Great to hear from you, Wayne! I know a lot of people don't like the idea of using a budget…
Thanks for the encouraging words, Leo. Good to have some kindred spirits along for the ride!
Hi Matt, it’s your friend Wayne out here in Barrington. I laughed at your comments regarding the “woke” – like…
Hey Matt! You're not the only voice crying in the wilderness. I'm right there with you. A budget, discipline, and…
That's a good point, Al. How much to give in retirement when you're drawing from an investment portfolio is an…