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Why is Health Insurance so expensive!? Are there any alternatives? 00:00 - Intro 00:23 - My Switch to a Health Care Sharing Ministry 09:44 - What Are Health Care Sharing Ministries? - Investopedia In today's story, Jay describes what prompted him to switch to a Health Care Sharing Ministry to defer his risk of the #1 reason for bankruptcy - medical bills. Jay's health insurance offered a very high premium for an outrageously astronomical deductible - risk was not deferred properly. This left Jay searching for a solution to protect his new family. The main topic is a review of the article "What Are Health Care Sharing Ministries? (HCSMs)" by Investopedia (https://www.investopedia.com/what-are-health-care-sharing-ministries-hcsm-5207450). Jay's commentary on the article should help you know what to research if you are considering a Health Care Sharing Ministry to cover your medical risks. One thing excluded from this article, that you should know about, is that an HCSM will not give you access to an HSA. If having an HSA is a big part of your plan, and HCSM may not be for you. Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new episode every Tuesday! Subscribe if you don't ever want to miss an episode! You can submit a question on our website (hopefilledfinancial.com) or message us on Facebook (@HopeFilledFinancial). Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com Music: "Take Me Higher" by Jahzzar Music Copyright License: This music is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.

HopeFilled Financial FootStep #2 is called "Take Control." In order for you to have success with your money, you need to be telling it what to do, not the other way around. You need a foundation and a strategy that is strong. If you have control of your money, you can reduce your risks of failure. The key steps to taking control are 1) Learn How To Budget 2) Update Insurance 3) Stop Adding Debt 4) Don't Go Alone 5) Begin with the End in Mind and 6) Know Your "Why." If you need motivation to start budgeting, check out this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUu2RRQwjTM&t=0s If you need a deep dive into budgeting, check out this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byiocGDfdmk&list=PLo6Zlf1BSGrZGUYSkL8pyhTZHY7xtJbXx&index=2 Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/ShVxf06pa_o Main Topics Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo6Zlf1BSGrZM50_NAabg7tOhASym2xxD Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new episode every Tuesday! Subscribe if you don't ever want to miss an episode! You can submit a question on our website (hopefilledfinancial.com) or message us on Facebook (@HopeFilledFinancial). Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com Music: "Take Me Higher" by Jahzzar Music Copyright License: This music is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.

Are you in control of your money, or does your money control you?? Find out how to TAKE CONTROL in this episode about HopeFilled Financial FootStep #2. 00:00 - Intro 00:36 - How Good Strategies Helped Me (Story) 07:04 - Overcoming Failure (ft. Improvement Pill) 12:22 - HopeFilled FootStep #2 - Take Control (Main Topic) Today's story is about how trying to increase finite willpower left Jay binging after a 30 day diet. If our willpower is a finite resource, what can we do to actually succeed? Can we apply a strategy in our schedule or environment that reduces the willpower we need to have to succeed? The Improvement Pill video (www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oqWlUfxmn0) helps us expand our understanding of failure, success, and strategy. HopeFilled Financial FootStep #2 is called "Take Control." In order for you to have success with your money, you need to be telling it what to do, not the other way around. You need a foundation and a strategy that is strong. If you have control of your money, you can reduce your risks of failure. The key steps to taking control are 1) Learn How To Budget 2) Update Insurance 3) Stop Adding Debt 4) Don't Go Alone 5) Begin with the End in Mind and 6) Know Your "Why." If you need motivation to start budgeting, check out this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GUu2RRQwjTM&t=0s If you need a deep dive into budgeting, check out this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=byiocGDfdmk&list=PLo6Zlf1BSGrZGUYSkL8pyhTZHY7xtJbXx&index=2 Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new episode every Tuesday! Subscribe if you don't ever want to miss an episode! You can submit a question on our website (hopefilledfinancial.com) or message us on Facebook (@HopeFilledFinancial). Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com Music: "Take Me Higher" by Jahzzar Music Copyright License: This music is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.

What is your investment mindset? Do you the Decade Investor is right about having a long-term mindset? How can you shift mindset if you want it to change? 00:00 - Intro 00:44 - Welcome: The Decade Investor 00:52 - How Jay and Kolin Got Connected 02:12 - What is Unique About Kolin's Story 03:52 - How to Make Investing Spicy 06:20 - Next Steps For Kolin's Career 08:04 - What Motivates Kolin 09:58 - Kolin's Investing Philosophy 12:08 - How to Know a Your Financial Foundation is Healthy 15:00 - How to Limit Lifestyle Spending 18:53 - Where did "Decade Investor" Come From 20:02 - Shifting From Short-Term to Long-Term Thinking 22:33 - Getting Into vs Keeping a Long-Term Mindset 26:46 - Top 3 Habits to Better Your Future In Episode 61 of the HopeFilled Financial Podcast, Jay interviews Kolin, the Decade Investor! Kolin shares his investing philosophy and tips for thinking with long-term mindset. If you want to see more collaboration between HopeFilled and the Decade Investor, let us know what we should discuss next! Follow the Decade Investor here: Youtube/Podcast: https://youtube.com/@DecadeInvestor?si=y19xHuZ3RdvU3lA2 X/Twitter: https://x.com/DecadeInvestor?s=20 Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new episode every Tuesday! Subscribe if you don't ever want to miss an episode! You can submit a question on our website (hopefilledfinancial.com) or message us on Facebook (@HopeFilledFinancial). Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com Music: "Take Me Higher" by Jahzzar Music Copyright License: This music is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.

Are you or someone you know expecting a baby? Are you overwhelmed by the expected costs? What do you REALLY need for a baby anyway? 00:00 - Intro 01:27 - Top 3 Ways We Frugally Prepared For A Baby 06:42 - What We Did For Baby #1 That We Don't Need For Baby #2 07:31 - An Expense We Paid For Baby #1 That We Don't Want To Pay Again 10:38 - Top 3 FREE Things Parents Can Do To Prepare 15:54 - What I Bought That Went Unused 18:27 - Advice For The Parent Overwhelmed By Future Costs 29:20 - HopeFilled Advice For Parents From The Heart Jay and Amanda share their stories from having their first child and what they plan to do differently with their second. These tips will leave you laughing, crying, and hopeful. Please share this with all the expecting parents you know, and let us know what you found helpful in the comments. Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new episode every Tuesday! Subscribe if you don't ever want to miss an episode! You can submit a question on our website (hopefilledfinancial.com) or message us on Facebook (@HopeFilledFinancial). Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com Music: "Take Me Higher" by Jahzzar Music Copyright License: This music is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.

Today's story is about how trying to increase finite willpower left Jay binging after a 30 day diet. If our willpower is a finite resource, what can we do to actually succeed? Can we apply a strategy in our schedule or environment that reduces the willpower we need to have to succeed? The Improvement Pill video (www.youtube.com/watch?v=9oqWlUfxmn0) helps us expand our understanding of failure, success, and strategy. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/ShVxf06pa_o HopeFilled Stories Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo6Zlf1BSGratro9fQ9aR4A2nBO_nygE9 Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new full episode every Tuesday! Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com

Today's main topic covers life insurance, whole vs term, and Jay's personal life insurance plan. Life insurance is an essential part of healthy finances, but not every life insurance product is a need. Your situation will dictate what you need. It is important that you can identify what wants you may have for life insurance beyond those needs, and that you firmly clarify them as genuine wants. To kick things off, Jay reviews a solid Forbes Advisor article to establish the main differences between term and whole life insurance options. Next, we turn to the Money Guy show where they recommended a whole life product. For example purposes, Jay included a "run the numbers" case study from the PBS show Two Cents. Lastly, before sharing his plan, the White Coat Investor has a good bit to say on this topic that will largely make for good continued reading. Forbes Advisor Article: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/life-insurance/term-life-vs-whole-life-insurance/ Money Guy Show Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed7IIE9pRW4 Two Cents Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgBhy8iXjpI Consumer Reports Study: https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2015/04/is-whole-life-insurance-right-for-you/index.htm White Coat Investor Article: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/debunking-the-myths-of-whole-life-insurance/ Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/XLZyhNTBET4 Main Topics Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo6Zlf1BSGrZM50_NAabg7tOhASym2xxD Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new episode every Tuesday! Subscribe if you don't ever want to miss an episode! You can submit a question on our website (hopefilledfinancial.com) or message us on Facebook (@HopeFilledFinancial). Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com Music: "Take Me Higher" by Jahzzar Music Copyright License: This music is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.

Have you ever wondered if Whole Life Insurance is right for you? What are the pros and cons? Is there anything wrong with term life insurance? Today's story reviews a sales pitch for whole life insurance followed by a heartbreaking story about how Joshua made a $20,000 mistake with his life insurance. The lessons learned from the contrast speaks volumes. Rob Gills Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFZRwkl9xd0&t=68s Joshua's Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_V6n3GZFVA Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/XLZyhNTBET4 HopeFilled Stories Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo6Zlf1BSGratro9fQ9aR4A2nBO_nygE9 Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new full episode every Tuesday! Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com

Have you ever wondered if Whole Life Insurance is right for you? What are the pros and cons? Is there anything wrong with term life insurance? 00:00 - Intro 01:00 - Rob Gills video reaction 05:44 - Joshua's Story video reaction 15:13 - Forbes Advisor Article review 27:44 - Money Guy video reaction 32:41 - Two Cents video reaction 35:17 - Consumer Reports article review 36:43 - White Coat Investor article review 40:30 - What I'm Doing For My Life Insurance 41:47 - Closing Statements Today's story reviews a sales pitch for whole life insurance followed by a heartbreaking story about how Joshua made a $20,000 mistake with his life insurance. The lessons learned from the contrast speaks volumes. Today's main topic covers life insurance, whole vs term, and Jay's personal life insurance plan. Life insurance is an essential part of healthy finances, but not every life insurance product is a need. Your situation will dictate what you need. It is important that you can identify what wants you may have for life insurance beyond those needs, and that you firmly clarify them as genuine wants. To kick things off, Jay reviews a solid Forbes Advisor article to establish the main differences between term and whole life insurance options. Next, we turn to the Money Guy show where they recommended a whole life product. For example purposes, Jay included a "run the numbers" case study from the PBS show Two Cents. Lastly, before sharing his plan, the White Coat Investor has a good bit to say on this topic that will largely make for good continued reading. These are the links to sources used in this episode: Rob Gills Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFZRwkl9xd0&t=68s Joshua's Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y_V6n3GZFVA Forbes Advisor Article: https://www.forbes.com/advisor/life-insurance/term-life-vs-whole-life-insurance/ Money Guy Show Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ed7IIE9pRW4 Two Cents Example: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AgBhy8iXjpI Consumer Reports Study: https://www.consumerreports.org/cro/news/2015/04/is-whole-life-insurance-right-for-you/index.htm White Coat Investor Article: https://www.whitecoatinvestor.com/debunking-the-myths-of-whole-life-insurance/ Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new episode every Tuesday! Subscribe if you don't ever want to miss an episode! You can submit a question on our website (hopefilledfinancial.com) or message us on Facebook (@HopeFilledFinancial). Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com Music: "Take Me Higher" by Jahzzar Music Copyright License: This music is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.

You are getting out of debt, but something goes wrong. Dave Ramsey's Baby Step #1 is to save $1000 before paying off debt. Is this enough? The Money Guy FOO #1 is to save up your insurance detectable for starters. Is that too much? The main topic walks through HopeFilled Footstep #1: YOUR Starter Emergency Fund. How much do you need in your starter emergency fund? Where should you keep that money? What is the number 1 key to saving up your emergency fund? All these questions and more will be answered to help you take a step in the right direction for your HopeFilled Financial Future. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/8yHHg219soY Main Topics Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo6Zlf1BSGrZM50_NAabg7tOhASym2xxD Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new episode every Tuesday! Subscribe if you don't ever want to miss an episode! You can submit a question on our website (hopefilledfinancial.com) or message us on Facebook (@HopeFilledFinancial). Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com Music: "Take Me Higher" by Jahzzar Music Copyright License: This music is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.

Today's story describes how 3 major unplanned financial "emergencies" popped up all at the same time - leading Jay to delay fixing a collapsed engine mount for over a year! Was this safe? Was this wise? Was this frugal? Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/8yHHg219soY HopeFilled Stories Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo6Zlf1BSGratro9fQ9aR4A2nBO_nygE9 Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new full episode every Tuesday! Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com

Which financial plan is right for YOU? Baby Steps? Financial Order of Operations? HopeFilled Financial Footsteps? Our main topic goes over 3 financial plans that can inspire your personal financial journey. Jay reviews Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps, The Money Guy's Financial Order of Operations, and YOUR HopeFilled Financial Footsteps. Which one is right for you? Can you learn from more than one? Are there other financial plans that you follow? Let us know in the comments! Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/wJZ9FHYrL54 Main Topics Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo6Zlf1BSGrZM50_NAabg7tOhASym2xxD Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new episode every Tuesday! Subscribe if you don't ever want to miss an episode! You can submit a question on our website (hopefilledfinancial.com) or message us on Facebook (@HopeFilledFinancial). Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com Music: "Take Me Higher" by Jahzzar Music Copyright License: This music is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.

Today's story highlights 7Eleven's humble beginnings and their accidentally genius business pivot. 7Eleven used to only sell one thing. Without a business plan update, the growing popularity of the refrigerator would have ended the company. In our financial lives, can we use this story to inspire flexibility or pivots in our plans? Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/wJZ9FHYrL54 HopeFilled Stories Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo6Zlf1BSGratro9fQ9aR4A2nBO_nygE9 Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new full episode every Tuesday! Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com

You are getting out of debt, but something goes wrong. Dave Ramsey's Baby Step #1 is to save $1000 before paying off debt. Is this enough? The Money Guy FOO #1 is to save up your insurance detectable for starters. Is that too much? 00:00 - Roadmap/Intro 00:35 - My Engine Mount Fallout 07:22 - YOUR Starter Emergency Fund - HopeFilled Footstep #1 Today's story describes how 3 major unplanned financial "emergencies" popped up all at the same time - leading Jay to delay fixing a collapsed engine mount for over a year! Was this safe? Was this wise? Was this frugal? The main topic walks through HopeFilled Footstep #1: YOUR Starter Emergency Fund. How much do you need in your starter emergency fund? Where should you keep that money? What is the number 1 key to saving up your emergency fund? All these questions and more will be answered to help you take a step in the right direction for your HopeFilled Financial Future. Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new episode every Tuesday! Subscribe if you don't ever want to miss an episode! You can submit a question on our website (hopefilledfinancial.com) or message us on Facebook (@HopeFilledFinancial). Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com Music: "Take Me Higher" by Jahzzar Music Copyright License: This music is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.

The main topic shows how the "Risk Zone" of retirement can help us change our fate. Jay's graphs will help you visualize the retirement risk zone so you can prepare for your HopeFilled financial future. The visual also helps us understand why the 4% rule is tied to such passionate yet divided opinions. How can you tell if your retirement strategy is on track in a volatile world? Jay's risk zone research can help you answer that very question. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/D4atC06a7zo Main Topics Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo6Zlf1BSGrZM50_NAabg7tOhASym2xxD Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new episode every Tuesday! Subscribe if you don't ever want to miss an episode! You can submit a question on our website (hopefilledfinancial.com) or message us on Facebook (@HopeFilledFinancial). Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com Music: "Take Me Higher" by Jahzzar Music Copyright License: This music is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.

Today's story is a throwback to THE dress of 2015. Was it blue/black or white/gold? This dress broke the internet with division. This isn't the only divisive dress. Jay remembers another, but he needs your help to track down the source. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/D4atC06a7zo HopeFilled Stories Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo6Zlf1BSGratro9fQ9aR4A2nBO_nygE9 Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new full episode every Tuesday! Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com

In the Main Topic, Jay reviews his definition of frugality its opposite. Can frugality really solve everything? Frugality can be used as a core value or virtue to inform our financial habits and decisions. These new decisions and habits can change our HopeFilled financial futures forever! Do you like Jay's definition of frugality? Did any of the stories resonate with you? Is frugality a virtue you want to have yourself? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Mo6wh-cpuZA Main Topics Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo6Zlf1BSGrZM50_NAabg7tOhASym2xxD Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new episode every Tuesday! Subscribe if you don't ever want to miss an episode! You can submit a question on our website (hopefilledfinancial.com) or message us on Facebook (@HopeFilledFinancial). Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com Music: "Take Me Higher" by Jahzzar Music Copyright License: This music is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.

Ogres are like onions... are people like onions, too? Jay's story today explains how his dad's work with behavior analysis stuck with him as a kid. The lessons he overheard guide many of his beliefs today. This particular lesson can help you better understand yourself, your habits, and your values. Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/Mo6wh-cpuZA HopeFilled Stories Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo6Zlf1BSGratro9fQ9aR4A2nBO_nygE9 Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new full episode every Tuesday! Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com

In the Main Topic Jay works through a FAST savings goal example that used Veritasium's wisdom. How do you think this example can help you with your goals or resolutions this year? If you need help writing and organizing your financial savings goals, this episode is for you! Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/YVWZ1RDFfJc Main Topics Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo6Zlf1BSGrZM50_NAabg7tOhASym2xxD Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new episode every Tuesday! Subscribe if you don't ever want to miss an episode! You can submit a question on our website (hopefilledfinancial.com) or message us on Facebook (@HopeFilledFinancial). Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com Music: "Take Me Higher" by Jahzzar Music Copyright License: This music is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.

Can science teach us how to set better financial goals or New Year's Resolutions? Veritasium's video "Why New Years Resolutions Fail & How To Succeed" can help us understand why new year's resolutions fail. It can also give us the science behind resolutions and goals that stick! Jay explains how these points can be used to make FAST (Frugal. Attainable. Specific. Trackable.) financial goals. Veritasium Video: https://youtu.be/Pm9CQn07OjU?si=VuOgUGd6ed6mn5qP Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/YVWZ1RDFfJc HopeFilled Stories Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo6Zlf1BSGratro9fQ9aR4A2nBO_nygE9 Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new full episode every Tuesday! Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com

Which financial plan is right for YOU? Baby Steps? Financial Order of Operations? HopeFilled Financial Footsteps? 7Eleven... 00:00 - Roadmap/Intro 00:52 - 7Eleven's Chilling Story 06:39 - Are Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps TOO Old? 15:00 - The Money Guy FOO Fighting! 23:48 - YOUR HopeFilled Financial Footsteps :) Today's story highlights 7Eleven's humble beginnings and their accidentally genius business pivot. 7Eleven used to only sell one thing. Without a business plan update, the growing popularity of the refrigerator would have ended the company. In our financial lives, can we use this story to inspire flexibility or pivots in our plans? Our main topic goes over 3 financial plans that can inspire your personal financial journey. Jay reviews Dave Ramsey's Baby Steps, The Money Guy's Financial Order of Operations, and YOUR HopeFilled Financial Footsteps. Which one is right for you? Can you learn from more than one? Are there other financial plans that you follow? Let us know in the comments! Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new full episode every Tuesday! Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com Music: "Take Me Higher" by Jahzzar Music Copyright License: This music is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/b... or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.

In the Main Topic today Jay shares his favorite charity for this year's charity highlight. As promised the link to Christ In The City's website is linked here: https://christinthecity.org/ Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/4JTg5L_0Q0g Main Topics Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo6Zlf1BSGrZM50_NAabg7tOhASym2xxD Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new episode every Tuesday! Subscribe if you don't ever want to miss an episode! You can submit a question on our website (hopefilledfinancial.com) or message us on Facebook (@HopeFilledFinancial). Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com Music: "Take Me Higher" by Jahzzar Music Copyright License: This music is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.

After 5 weeks of absence from the Ramsey Show, Dave Ramsey returns and doubles down on his dangerous advice of withdrawing 8-10% of your nest egg each year in retirement. Jay isn't mad, he's just disappointed... Here is the link to the clip from the Ramsey Show on December 11th 2023: https://www.youtube.com/live/gu2unOUQuUE?si=O7oGWij0g1pzacm_ Episode 37 - Dave Ramsey Is WRONG! - Dave’s Advice Can Leave You BROKE!: https://youtu.be/qreKWpoRxCc Episode 48 - Dave Ramsey is WRONG AGAIN for 8%! Why I Called Dave on 11/2: https://youtu.be/BugfOEGzG0Y Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/4JTg5L_0Q0g HopeFilled Stories Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo6Zlf1BSGratro9fQ9aR4A2nBO_nygE9 Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new full episode every Tuesday! Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com

Need some low to no-cost ideas for the Holidays? In episode 52 of the HopeFilled Financial Podcast Jay goes through a list of 100 Frugal Christmas Ideas from The Curious Frugal: https://www.thecuriousfrugal.com/frugal-christmas-ideas/ Is there anything else you would have mentioned? What was your favorite? Watch the full episode here: https://youtu.be/5fE0YQcILd8 Main Topics Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo6Zlf1BSGrZM50_NAabg7tOhASym2xxD Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new episode every Tuesday! Subscribe if you don't ever want to miss an episode! You can submit a question on our website (hopefilledfinancial.com) or message us on Facebook (@HopeFilledFinancial). Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com Music: "Take Me Higher" by Jahzzar Music Copyright License: This music is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.

As a bonus section to episode 56, Jay reacts to George Kamel's recent appearance on The Iced Coffee Hour. George answers if 8% is a viable withdrawal strategy. He also calls Jay out... "George Kamel on Dave Ramsey" on The Iced Coffee Hour Clips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uNhwmwoyvLA Episode 56: https://youtu.be/D4atC06a7zo Dave Ramsey is Wrong! Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLo6Zlf1BSGrbL9178YcYkYNNgHua3SWwk Please don't forget to like, share, and subscribe! Doing so helps us grow and share HopeFilled financial wisdom. We release a new episode every Tuesday! Subscribe if you don't ever want to miss an episode! You can submit a question on our website (hopefilledfinancial.com) or message us on Facebook (@HopeFilledFinancial). Disclaimer: This podcast serves as educational entertainment only. Any and all opinions relating to real estate, law, taxes, insurance, and/or securities investing that may be contained within this podcast should not be interpreted or implemented as recommendations nor advice. The opinions related to these topics – especially those regulated by state and/or federal entities – should never be taken as replacement for advice from a competent, licensed professional. HopeFilled Financial Coaching is not liable for any individual acting on any understanding of topics directly or indirectly related to real estate, legal practice, taxes, insurance, or investing even if an individual in question changed their understanding after listening to this podcast. All listeners are entirely responsible for seeking advice from licensed professionals before taking any action of their own. Our Website: HopeFilledFinancial.com Music: "Take Me Higher" by Jahzzar Music Copyright License: This music is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.