One question I’m frequently asked is “Should I continue to tithe while I’m getting out of debt?” Or sometimes I get its close cousin “Why should I start tithing if I’m trying to get out of debt?” These are questions that don’t always have an easy answer when you’re a Christian trying to pay off debt. […]
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Ask Jason Episode #2- Should You Take Loans from Your 401k?, How to Start Investing, Eliminating Debt
In this episode, I’m answering my readers’ personal finance questions about 401k loans, how to start investing, and how to start getting out of debt: I’m giving in-depth answers to these questions and more! You can find the resources mentioned in the video, along with the transcript below… Resources Mentioned in the Video Would you […]
Never Make an Early Withdrawal from Your 401k! Why it Will Cost You Big Time
Would you raid your retirement accounts to make a down payment on a home? Recently, I read an article about millennials taking an early withdrawal from their 401k to fund a downpayment on a home. The article went on to say that most millennials who took an early withdrawal were dissatisfied with their choice. In […]
Paying Off Student Loans- How to Avoid College Debt Completely
Paying off student loans has become a huge problem in the U.S. In fact, this problem is causing financial strain for millions of us. As of the first quarter of 2018, total student loan debt now exceeds $1.5 Trillion. Ant the average U.S. household with student debt owes $47,671, according to NerdWallet’s 2018 household debt study. […]
How to Avoid Student Loan Debt and Win at Paying for College
Student loan debt is a huge drag on our economy! Students are leaving school with more and more debt every year, adding up to well over $1 Trillion in total outstanding student loan debt! Unfortunately, this massive debt hurts the overall economy. It keeps people in bondage for decades, preventing them from affording what they […]
Debt vs. Ownership- How to Create an Ownership Mentality
Debt vs. ownership is a concept that I’ve been thinking a lot about lately. I’ve come to the realization that too many people simply don’t understand the effects debt has on their lives. Once you truly understand the multitude of consequences of being in debt, you discover financial opportunities most people don’t realize are possible. The key is […]