Financial Peace University: Is It Worth The Price Of Admission?

April 29, 2011
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Over the years I’ve written quite a bit about Dave Ramsey here on this site. For those that don’t know Dave Ramsey is a nationally syndicated radio talk show host, author and financial guru.  I’ve written about his 7 Baby Steps plan for getting out of debt, as well as his 13 week financial class [...]

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Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps Review: Get Out Of Debt, Build Wealth And Give.

March 5, 2009

Here is an in depth look at Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps plan for getting out of debt, building wealth and giving.   The plan really is a pretty simple one, some might say it’s common sense,  but it brings home a lot of concepts that a lot of us don’t normally think about. I thought it [...]

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Unintended Consequences Of Doing A Budget

November 20, 2008

Doing a budget has decreased our spending photo credit: Jeff Keen Within the past few months my wife and I have started doing a zero based budget where every dollar is allocated before it comes in.  When the paychecks are deposited each and every dollar is assigned a job, whether it be paying bills, groceries, [...]

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A Way To Control Spending: The Envelope System

November 3, 2008

We need a way to cut our spending This past summer my wife and I took a class called “Financial Peace University“.  The class is built around the teachings and personal finance framework put together by Dave Ramsey. Ramsey has made it his career goal to help people take responsibility for their financial life, get [...]

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Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University™ – Program Review

October 16, 2008

Teaching Financial Peace University™ My wife and I were just asked by some friends at church if we would help them in hosting a Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University™ class at our church. They had been planning to teach the class by themselves, but in the wake of our tough economic times they had over [...]

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Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University: Week 13 – The Great Misunderstanding

August 27, 2008

Last Week – Real Estate And Mortgages Last week was week 12 and we talked about real estate – buying homes and selling homes. Things we touched on: When selling a home, think like a retailer. When buying a home, think like an investor. Never get more than a 15-year fixed mortgage. Don’t tie up more [...]

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Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University: Week 12 – Real Estate and Mortgages

August 19, 2008

Last Week – Working In Your Strengths Last week was week 11 in Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University“. Week 11 was all about careers and doing what you love for work.  Ideas talked about: The average job in America is now 2.1 years in length. The key to power in our careers is to first [...]

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Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University: Week 11 – Working In Your Strengths

August 7, 2008

Last Week – From Fruition To Tuition Last week was week 10 in Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University“. Week 10 was all about retirement, education and planning for the future.  Key points: Independence in retirement is up to you. Don’t depend on Social Insecurity. Fund college education only after you are funding your retirement. If [...]

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Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University: Week 10 – From Fruition To Tuition

August 1, 2008

Last Week – Of Mice And Mutual Funds Last week was week 9 in Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University“. Week 9 was all about mutual funds and other stock investment strategies. Some of the key points: The best way to invest is to be OUT OF DEBT first. Don’t put all your eggs in one [...]

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Financial Crisis: First foreclosure, now credit cards?

July 26, 2008

The next big crisis? The past year has been a tough one for our economy.  We have seen the companies suffer as the mortgage industry undergoes a huge crisis.  Thousands of foreclosures have happened to people who got into mortgages they couldn’t afford.  Adjustable rate mortgage and interest only loan rates started going up, and [...]

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Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University: Week 9 – Of Mice And Mutual Funds

July 25, 2008

Last week – Clause and Effect Last week was week 8 in Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University“. Week 8 was all strategies for negotiating, and using cash to reduce the cost of the items you buy. Don’t be afraid to negotiate. Be willing to walk away. Always use the power of cash. Remember the places [...]

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Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University: Week 8 – That’s Not Good Enough!

July 15, 2008

Last Week – Clause And Effect Last week was week 7 in Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University“. Week 7 was all about insurance.  It talked about what kinds there are, what kinds you should have, and what kinds to avoid.  Some key takeaways: Make insurance coverage a priority to avoid a financial disaster. Learn the [...]

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Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University: Week 7 – Clause And Effect: Buying Insurance

July 9, 2008

Last Week – Buyer Beware Last week was our 6th week in Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University“. Week 6 talked about being an informed consumer, and not falling prey to the tactics retailers use to get you to buy. Some important points: Learn the marketing method companies use to market products and services to you. [...]

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Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University: Week 6 – Buyer Beware

June 30, 2008

Last week – credit sharks in suits Last week was week 5 in Dave Ramsey’s “Financial Peace University“. The lesson for week 5 was focused on credit sharks, and the tactics they use to make you and your family go hungry. Some of the lessons we learned: If you are unable to pay the minimum [...]

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