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Enjoying the Fruit of your Labor

by Michelle McEachin on August 30, 2022.

We all work hard. Some of us work four 10-hour days. Some work five 8-hour days. Some choose to work 12-hour days all the time. But whatever you do… you put in labor and expect a fair return for your effort. You use that return to plan, budget, and live life to the fullest.  Back...

Don’t be Caught Without a Will

by Michelle McEachin on August 26, 2022.

About 60% of American adults do not have a will. And that is a big deal for the loved ones that they leave behind when they die. Did you know that if you die without a will that you have chosen to leave important decisions regarding your debts, assets, and minor children to the local...

What Advice Would you Give Yourself… 20 Years Ago?

by Dave Conley on August 26, 2022.

Who do you think you’ll be in a year? 5 years? 20 years? One of the big problems with setting goals, especially financial ones, is that we’re struggle with imagining our future selves. Remember what you imagined you’d be as an adult when you were a kid. I’m guessing there are some gaps between that dream and your current reality. When we talk about financial goals, we’re often talking about long timeframes.

Student Loan Forgiveness

by Randy Chalmers on August 26, 2022.

By now, you have most likely heard about the announced three-part plan to help working and middle-class federal student loan borrowers. Are you confused by the myriad of information you’ve seen? Then let’s go over some details. The Facts on the three-part plan: The loan repayment pause has been extended until 31 December 2022, this...

What is your Why?

by Dave Conley on August 19, 2022.

“We say WHAT we do, we sometimes say HOW we do it, but we rarely say WHY we do WHAT we do.”  Simon Sinek  Financial peace is not a number and wealth is about more than money.  Let’s agree on a core truth, sufficient resources (time, health, money) are all needed for financial peace, but...

Budgeting Can be Simple

by Randy Chalmers on August 19, 2022.

Do you budget? Do you stick to that budget? Are you constantly over-spending, under-saving, and using your credit card to cover expenses, leaving you with less money for next month? You might need to review Dave Ramsey’s budgeting tips! 1. Write down your income 2. List your expenses 3. Subtract expenses from income to equal...

Responsible Shopping

by Michelle McEachin on August 19, 2022.

Have you ever bought something and then felt regret? You most likely thoughtyou just had to have it! It was displayed or presented in such a way that itcaught your eye! Maybe someone knocked on your door and asked if they couldclean your carpet for you. By the time they finished cleaning up that redKool-Aid...

Are you Financially Healthy?

by Michelle McEachin on August 12, 2022.

Since you are a client of MFG… we have no doubt that you are on top of the world and living the dream. But perhaps you were ever so slightly derailed due to summer and those wonderful vacay vibes. If so, this is for you. If you’re feeling guilt or shame over your loose purse...

Where is your Emergency Fund?

by Randy Chalmers on August 12, 2022.

Dave Ramsey’s third Baby Step is to fully fund an emergency fund to cover your family for a three to six-month period. Have you completed this step? If so, have you paid any mind to that account since funding completion? We often get calls asking if clients should invest their emergency funds, in short, no,...