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Tips and Tools for L.I.F.E. - Living In Financial Excellence Matt Wegner clean Matt Wegner matt@mattwegnercoaching.com matt@mattwegnercoaching.com (Matt Wegner) Copyright © 2011 Financial Excellence, all rights reserved Where L.I.F.E. and Money Come Together money, financial freedom, career, small business, investing, budget, debt, free, credit, budgeting, business, finance http://financialexcellence.net/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/Podcast_Cover_Art-217.jpg http://financialexcellence.net/category/myths-vs-truths/ TV-G Financial Excellence Studios, Sheboygan, WI Weekly http://financialexcellence.net/im-working-on-my-debit-score/ http://financialexcellence.net/im-working-on-my-debit-score/#comments Wed, 27 Jul 2011 14:52:06 +0000 Steve MoneyPlanSOS Stewart http://financialexcellence.net/?p=43445 Continue reading →]]> http://financialexcellence.net/im-working-on-my-debit-score/feed/ 2 I have a motto: “Say NO to FICO, I’m working on my DEBIT SCORE”. FICO is the company that collects consumer credit data.  They are in the business to sell this information to companies and offer to sell it to you with your “Credit … Continue reading → http://financialexcellence.net/myths-vs-truths-the-truth-about-flood-insurance/ http://financialexcellence.net/myths-vs-truths-the-truth-about-flood-insurance/#comments Tue, 21 Dec 2010 19:59:01 +0000 Matt Wegner http://financialexcellence.net/?p=26447 Continue reading →]]> http://financialexcellence.net/myths-vs-truths-the-truth-about-flood-insurance/feed/ 0 Myth: My house isn’t in a flood plain so I don’t need flood insurance. Besides, it’s too expensive. Truth: You need flood insurance, and it’s so inexpensive you’re foolish not to get it. This subject confuses a lot of people. … Continue reading → http://financialexcellence.net/myths-vs-truths-the-truth-about-saving-for-retirement/ http://financialexcellence.net/myths-vs-truths-the-truth-about-saving-for-retirement/#comments Tue, 23 Nov 2010 19:05:45 +0000 Matt Wegner http://financialexcellence.net/?p=20650 Continue reading →]]> http://financialexcellence.net/myths-vs-truths-the-truth-about-saving-for-retirement/feed/ 2 Myth: I can save for retirement when my income increases. There’s always more time to invest. Truth: Time is running out and waiting to invest guarantees you an undignified retirement. Let’s use the example of brothers Ben and Arthur. Ben … Continue reading → http://financialexcellence.net/myths-vs-truths-the-truth-about-credit-card-rewards/ http://financialexcellence.net/myths-vs-truths-the-truth-about-credit-card-rewards/#comments Tue, 26 Oct 2010 20:05:30 +0000 Matt Wegner http://mattwegnercoaching.com/?p=16614 Continue reading →]]> http://financialexcellence.net/myths-vs-truths-the-truth-about-credit-card-rewards/feed/ 3 Myth: Credit Card Rewards are a smart way to build your credit score and to earn something back while spending. Truth: You end up spending more money to earn your Credit Car Rewards than the reward is worth. The first … Continue reading → http://financialexcellence.net/im-an-idiot-not-a-financial-expert/ http://financialexcellence.net/im-an-idiot-not-a-financial-expert/#comments Mon, 11 Oct 2010 21:42:36 +0000 Matt Wegner http://mattwegnercoaching.com/?p=14726 Continue reading →]]> http://financialexcellence.net/im-an-idiot-not-a-financial-expert/feed/ 1 Matt Wegner is a finance and business coach dedicated to teaching the principles of successfully living debt free. Learn more at www.financialexcellence.net <object width=”425″ height=”344″><param name=”movie” value=”http://www.youtube.com/v/9bvyzoOZDwA?hl=en&fs=1″></param><param name=”allowFullScreen” value=”true”></param><param name=”allowscriptaccess” value=”always”></param><embed src=”http://www.youtube.com/v/9bvyzoOZDwA?hl=en&fs=1″ type=”application/x-shockwave-flash” allowscriptaccess=”always” allowfullscreen=”true” width=”425″ height=”344″></embed></object> Related PostsMyths vs. … Continue reading → http://financialexcellence.net/friday-money-funnies-dave-ramsey-debunks-debt-tax-myths/ http://financialexcellence.net/friday-money-funnies-dave-ramsey-debunks-debt-tax-myths/#comments Fri, 10 Sep 2010 15:58:22 +0000 Matt Wegner http://mattwegnercoaching.com/?p=3335 Continue reading →]]> http://financialexcellence.net/friday-money-funnies-dave-ramsey-debunks-debt-tax-myths/feed/ 0 Dave Ramsey makes fun of people who recommend keeping a mortgage for the sake of the tax deduction. Find more funny money videos at financialexcellence.net Related PostsMyths vs. Truths - The Truth About Tax Deductions Tue 25 May 2010Myths vs. … Continue reading → http://financialexcellence.net/live-webinar-to-support-the-kayleigh-ali-vascular-anomalies-foundation/ http://financialexcellence.net/live-webinar-to-support-the-kayleigh-ali-vascular-anomalies-foundation/#comments Tue, 31 Aug 2010 21:18:11 +0000 Matt Wegner http://mattwegnercoaching.com/?p=4931 Continue reading →]]> http://financialexcellence.net/live-webinar-to-support-the-kayleigh-ali-vascular-anomalies-foundation/feed/ 0 What if you could get some great financial advice at a steep discount AND support a great cause at the same time? That’s exactly the question we asked ourselves a few days ago. So we decided to provide that opportunity … Continue reading → http://financialexcellence.net/myths-vs-truths-the-truth-about-credit-cards-emergencies/ http://financialexcellence.net/myths-vs-truths-the-truth-about-credit-cards-emergencies/#comments Tue, 24 Aug 2010 17:36:20 +0000 Matt Wegner http://mattwegnercoaching.com/?p=2504 Continue reading →]]> http://financialexcellence.net/myths-vs-truths-the-truth-about-credit-cards-emergencies/feed/ 0 Myths vs. Truths - Exposing the false beliefs of the financial world Myth: It’s smart to keep at least one credit card for emergencies. Truth: An emergency is NOT a good time to borrow more money. Using a credit card … Continue reading → http://financialexcellence.net/money-myths-the-truth-about-the-cost-of-retirement/ http://financialexcellence.net/money-myths-the-truth-about-the-cost-of-retirement/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:00:28 +0000 Matt Wegner http://mattwegnercoaching.com/?p=2991 Continue reading →]]> http://financialexcellence.net/money-myths-the-truth-about-the-cost-of-retirement/feed/ 2 Myth: My expenses will go down when I retire so I don’t need to save as much for retirement. Truth: With inflation, taxes and medical bills, your expenses will go up when you retire so you need to be prepared! … Continue reading → http://financialexcellence.net/myths-vs-truths-the-truth-about-joint-bank-accounts/ http://financialexcellence.net/myths-vs-truths-the-truth-about-joint-bank-accounts/#comments Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:00:53 +0000 Matt Wegner http://mattwegnercoaching.com/?p=1698 Continue reading →]]> http://financialexcellence.net/myths-vs-truths-the-truth-about-joint-bank-accounts/feed/ 0 - Exposing the false beliefs of the financial world Myth: Keeping separate bank accounts is a smart way to protect yourself and avoid money fights with your spouse. Truth: Keeping separate bank accounts breeds distrust and helps separate spouses by … Continue reading →