Catholic Money Talk
Welcome to Catholic Money Talk where we talk about all things money and finance. Many times we look at financial decisions and money matters in a vacuum. But here we try to look at these same items through a Catholic lens. If God made us to know him, love him, and serve him in this life so that we can be happy forever with him in the next, we need to determine how we can know, love, and serve him with our finances. We tackle topics like debt, home buying and other large purchases, insurance, budgeting, generosity, saving, and investing as well as educating our kids with good financial principles that will benefit them for life. We acknowledge that all we have belongs to God and we want to be good stewards of all that he has blessed us with.
Episodes
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Episode 103 - There’s Always Another Option
There is always another option. But sometimes it is hard for us to see it. Depending on our situation, it might be difficult to think of other options, but it is still important that we do that. Let's take a look at why we find our options limi...
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Episode 102 - Don't Buy Shovels
The only people who make money during a gold rush are those selling shovels. So don't buy shovels. Let's discuss ways people try to sell us shovels. How can we avoid them? And instead, what should we be focused on?
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Episode 101 - Emergency Funds(original date 10/9/2023)
Let's talk emergency funds. We'll first answer some common questions. What is an emergency fund? Do I need one? What size emergency fund should I have? And then I go over my five rules for using your emergenc...
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Episode 100 - Episode 100 Wow!
I can't believe I have arrived at episode 100. God is Faithful. Thank you for being a part of this. I share some of the inspiration behind CMT, how many downloads we have, the countries we are in, and the top 10 episodes over the last 2.75 year...
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Episode 99 - Big Picture: Buying a Car
We look at the transaction of buying a car through the lens of our Financial Big Picture. Let's understand how a car purchase can impact our overall financial future, and learn a good process to make that purchase.
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Episode 98 - No one knows the day or the hour
"But God, who has promised pardon to every repentant sinner, has not promised us tomorrow." St Gregory the Great
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Episode 97 - Paying Off Debt: Where Do I Start?
Overwhelmed by debt and don’t know where to start? In this episode, I’ll break down simple first steps and show you how to choose the best strategy—so you can finally move toward freedom.
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Episode 96 - Work and Trust: Where is the balance?
Pray as if it depends on God, work as if it depends on you. Where is the balance?
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Episode 95 - God's Generosity(original date 9/25/2023)
I am constantly experiencing God the Father's love and generosity. How do I share that with those around me?
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Episode 94 - Start with Why
It is important to have a WHY that is big enough to get us to act. We might want to start something, we might want to change something, we might want to end something, but having the right WHY is key before we get to the how or the what. Let's ...
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Episode 93 - Building Bigger Barns
Let's take a look at two biblical stories about bigger barns and discuss saving, investing, and wealth building. What is our motivation? What is our priority? Are we living a life of JOY?
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Episode 92 - Marriage Workshop Promo!!
What would it be like if you and your spouse increased your effectiveness in handling money?Imagine having clearly defined financial goals that you and your spouse share.Imagine working together—and achieving those goals.This ...
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Episode 91 - The Desire for Stuff(original date 9/11/2023)
Here is a replay of Episode 27 - Always a great reminder when we find ourselves desiring something. We can get trapped in our desire for worldly possessions. St. Augustine has a great quote regarding this. Let's talk about it.
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Episode 90 - Subscription Creep: The Hidden Budget Killer
Ever wonder where all of your money is going? Do you think there could be too many holes in your budget where money seems to leak out every month? You are not alone. And, there is hope. Let's talk about Subscription Creep and how it is The Hidd...
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Episode 89 - What a difference a year makes
Every year, we seem to face new challenges. Do we remember to run to the Lord? Do we remember to open the door and let him in? Are we filled with hope because the Lord is faithful?
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Episode 88 - Legacy File and Checklist(original date 4/22/2024)
We spoke about this last year; let's review it again. Here is a replay from last year. What is a Legacy File? A Legacy File is a way to show our family that we love them after we are gone. In this episode, I walk you through what belongs in you...
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Episode 87 - Kick Starting a Plan, Scorched Earth, and Real Emergencies
I often get questions from people who are faced with a challenging situation, and they are unsure of their options and don't know where to start. In this episode, I give some direction and hopefully some encouragement. There is a way out!
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Episode 86 - College Planning: Begin with the End in Mind
If you are a parent, this episode is for you. Let's begin to discuss college planning. If you haven't given college planning any thought, this is for you. If you have given it thought and are unsure where to begin, this is for you. We will star...
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Episode 85 - We've got some exciting news! - Taryn Scarfone joins me.
Taryn and I share some exciting news. Hopefully, we can encourage you as you pursue the goals the Lord puts on your heart.
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Episode 84 - Work and Career
It is important to be a Christian disciple in the workplace. As Catholics, we need to have the right mindset and approach to work. In this episode, I talk about the importance of having the correct approach to work and some of the challenges th...
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Episode 83 - Why Budget Monthly
I often get asked, "Why do we need to create a monthly budget?" The answer is pretty simple: "Because every month is different." Budgeting monthly will give you more clarity about your finances, it will provide more control over your spending, ...
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Episode 82 - Finishing Strong - Run so as to Win
St Paul teaches us that finishing strong is important. "We must run so as to win," he says. Holy Week is a good time to put that into spiritual practice. Life presents many other areas to work on finishing strong and to run so as to win. As we ...
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Episode 81 - How to Effectively save for retirement
In today's episode, I will discuss the importance as well as the process of establishing a retirement plan. This is a high-level overview to give you basic direction towards getting your retirement plan started. It is important to know, that I ...
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