Coffee Pot Finance

Everyone has debt. Well, almost everyone. Americans love debt whether they admit it or not. Students loans, cars, credit cards, homes. You name it, we borrow for it. Today we talk about how debt robs your financial freedom, and what can come from being debt free. Contact info: Langdon Barnes - lbfinancialcoach@gmail.com Riley Barnes - ryesk22@gmail.com Instagram - good_stewardspodcast

Student loan payments are going to resume 60 days after the Supreme Court makes a decision or June 30th. It's time to get ready!

E22: Financial disagreements are one of the top reasons for divorce today. We share 5 tips when it comes to dealing with money in your marriage along with some relationship advice.

E21: A good steward means being faithful, trustworthy, and responsible with what God has entrusted to us. Today's challenges: -Pray on your work commute -Do something for your spouse that you haven't done in a while -Put $50 towards a debt or into savings

E21: Today we finish up our two part series by answering another handful of common money questions.

E19: Today we answer 5 common questions about money and financial decisions. Part two will be out soon.

E18: VTI is one of the best funds you can invest in for long-term growth. It's extremely diverse and even pays a small dividend.

E17: Your future self will be happy that you paid yourself first every single month.

E16: Money is meant to be saved, given away, and enjoyed! Here's what we enjoy spending our money on.

E15: We have a conversation on Tithing. Our opinion: tithing is a way to grow in our faith by obeying God. Proverbs 3:9 says “Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the firstfruits of all your produce.”

E14: High Yield Savings Accounts are back to offering some of the highest interest rates we've seen in a long time. These accounts are a great place to park your emergency fund or savings for a large purchase. Here's my Quicksilver referral link: https://capital.one/3YpXSmY

•Real Estate has been a great investment for many over the years •Cashflow •Appreciation •Loan Paydown •Tax Benefits

The 401K is a great benefit that most employees have. Take advantage of that match if your employer offers one. 

Student loan forgiveness has been announced. We dive into the details and share our opinions in today's episode. 

E10: Let's dive into the renting vs buying a home debate. We are pro home ownership, but it's not always the wisest decision.

E9: Amazon and Google have announced recent stock splits. Also, mortgage rates are rising and first time home buyers are in a tough spot.

E8: Student loan debt is crushing Americans and now surpasses every other type of consumer debt. We share our own student loan stories and what future students can do to avoid being a part of this crisis. 

E7: Let's talk about our struggling economy and what you can do to weather the storm.

E6: Today's topic is the debt snowball method and why we believe this is the best way to pay off your debt. Enjoy the show! 

E5: We talk about why "red days" should get you excited as an investor. Also, time for a frightening fact about credit card debt and another listener question.

E4: Today we discuss index funds and ETFs. We break down what an index fund is and our 5 favorites that we invest in. •FXAIX & VOO: Invests in the S&P 500 •FSKAX & VTI: Invests in the total stock market •VYM & SCHD: Invests in dividend paying stocks •VDE: Invests in energy stocks •VUG: Invests in high growth stocks

E3: The average monthly car payment in the U.S. is $566 over a six year period. This is crushing your financial future! What's going on with Starbucks? Should stockholders be worried? Also, time for a listener Q&A.

E2: Time to discuss budgeting. We get down to the basics and share some of our budgeting tips. Budgeting is foundational when it comes to a better financial future. Thanks for listening! 

E1: This episode is all about who we are, why we started this podcast, and what our listeners can expect going forward. We give insight into our own financial picture and share our short term goals when it comes to paying off debt. Thank you for listening!

Two brothers, Langdon and Riley Barnes, will be diving into everything personal finance while sharing our own goals along the way. Join us on the journey to a better financial future.