Debt
Moody Radio Interview – Credit Scores
Should we be concerned about our credit scores? What if we have no plans to ever take on more debt? Whether we like it or not, credit scores and credit history impact more aspects of our lives than just our ability to take on new debt. Part of financial stewardship involves managing our credit records. …
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Debt Consolidation
On the cover, debt consolidation sounds like an obvious decision when it lowers our interest rates or makes our monthly payment go down, but there are other issues to consider in that decision. In this week’s interview we take a look at some of the other issues surrounding debt consolidation. The following recording is from…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Student Loans
Student loans are nearing $1.6 Trillion in total and are more than credit card and auto debts combined. Student loans are very dangerous because they target young borrowers who may not know better and then are a difficult form of debt to eliminate since you can’t sell what you bought or even discharge them in…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Home Ownership
People often say renting is throwing away money, but are there times when it makes sense to rent instead of buying a home? If buying is the right decision, what do I need to consider when making that decision? In this week’s interview we take a look at how to think through these important decisions…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Understanding Your Financial Picture
It’s not very productive to try to get directions from your GPS with the current location turned off. Attempting to improve your financial situation without knowing where you currently stand is not much more productive. In this week’s interview we discuss the process of understanding your financial picture and how to use that information to…
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Financial Picture
Have you ever tried to solve a problem without first knowing what was wrong and the tools at your disposal to fix it? That may sound illogical, but it’s exactly how many people approach their financial problems. It’s not uncommon to have conversations with people overwhelmed by financial worry only to find out they don’t…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Renting vs. Buying a Home
We discussed renting vs. buying a home in this broadcast. The following recording is from “Mornings with Kelli and Linda” on Moody Radio Indiana (97.9 FM). You can read the corresponding article here. For more information on Moody Radio, go to moodyradio.org/indiana. Brad Graber, CFP® has been working with clients on personal financial planning and…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Credit Card Survival Guide
We discussed how to wisely manage credit cards in this broadcast. The following recording is from “Mornings with Kelli and Linda” on Moody Radio Indiana (97.9 FM). You can read the corresponding article here. For more information on Moody Radio, go to moodyradio.org/indiana. Brad Graber, CFP® has been working with clients on personal financial planning…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – Tackling Your Debt
We discussed tackling your debt in this broadcast. The following recording is from “Mornings with Kelli and Linda” on Moody Radio Indiana (97.9 FM). You can read the corresponding article here. For more information on Moody Radio, go to moodyradio.org/indiana. Brad Graber, CFP® has been working with clients on personal financial planning and investment…
Read MoreMoody Radio Interview – 3 Questions to Ask Before Taking on Debt
We discussed 3 questions to ask before taking on debt in this broadcast. The following recording is from “Mornings with Kelli and Linda” on Moody Radio Indiana (97.9 FM). You can read the corresponding article here. For more information on Moody Radio, go to moodyradio.org/indiana. Brad Graber, CFP® has been working with clients on…
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