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Dear Dave,
My husband lost his job last week. The good news is we’re completely debt-free, and we have a six-month emergency fund saved up. I work part-time, since we have young children, and I’ve been bringing home about $800 a month. Should... More 
I recently had the honor of taking a tour of the Holy Family Mission in Morrilton with my local Catholic faith group, Ignite.
On this tour, Luz Sandoval-Lord and Raymond Freyaldenhoven, also known as Brother Joseph, showed us what they do at the Mission,... More
Dear Dave,
I know you talk about having an emergency fund of three to six months of expenses set aside. My husband and I are having a difficult time agreeing on exactly how much we should set aside for emergencies. How do you determine the exact amount?
Erin
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Dear Dave,
I’ll be graduating from college in December, and I’ll have a job waiting for me that pays $50,000 a year. This will bring our household income up to about $95,000. The problem is we’ve got $18,000 in student loan debt, $2,500... More
Dear Dave,
Why do I need a will if I’m still young and haven’t acquired a lot of wealth?
Laura
Dear Laura,
In a case like yours, you don’t need a complicated will. But you do need an inexpensive, basic will. The larger and more... More
It is easy to feel like we are in control, especially when our lives seem to be going just as planned.
Some of us believe that we are so powerful that we can control our own fate and the fate of others, but we only have power because it was given to... More
It is the time of year when the hot days of summer begin to wind down and the hustle and bustle for parents begin as they prepare for the upcoming school year.
Teachers and principals have had a break, but they question, “What happened to those... More
Dear Dave,
I’ve had enough of living paycheck-to-paycheck. I’m going to start following your plan, but I have a question. Should I catch up on my past due bills before beginning Baby Step 1?
Simon
Dear Simon,
Go for it! You’re... More
When I think about the phrase “God has a plan for you,” I recall a homily where we heard about a visiting priest’s call to the priesthood.
He had his entire life mapped out, was attending medical school, and had wanted to be a doctor... More
Dear Dave,
We’ve followed your advice and put our kids on commissions instead of allowances. The problem is our 8-year-old. He never buys anything, and he seems to be very frugal by nature. Do you have any advice for teaching him it is okay to... More