How Much House Can I Afford?

The amount you spend on your house is possibly the most important factor in achieving financial independence and happiness in life. Overspending on the house will leave you with such a big housing bill that you will not have enough money to do all the other things you want to do. This mistake can take … Read more

How I Bought My Dream Car at a 60% Discount

(Don’t miss your chance to sign up for the upcoming Marriage and Money MD Conference November 15-17, which is free to attend, but you must register. There will be 18 speakers and 20 CME credits available. You don’t want to miss my two topics. My main conference topic is Your Spouse is Your Greatest Financial Asset. I … Read more

Fawcett’s Favorites 11-1-21

(Don’t miss your chance to sign up for the upcoming Marriage and Money MD Conference November 15-17.  Attendance is free, but registration is required. There will be 18 speakers and 20 CME credits available. You don’t want to miss my two lectures. I will be speaking on Your Spouse is Your Greatest Financial Asset during the conference, … Read more

Fawcett’s Favorites 7-5-21

Each week I run into a few articles that I feel are especially valuable. Every Monday I would like to share some of the best with you, my readers. I hope you find them helpful. This week’s favorites include how to know it’s time to retire, thinking of purchases based on the hours of your … Read more

A Million Dollar Ski Boat Mistake

Forums and Facebook groups abound with a frequently asked question that sounds something like this: “Should we sell our positive cash flow rental to buy (insert fun new toy) so we don’t have to attain a loan?”  When someone wants to buy a new car, boat, or motorhome but they have learned that buying toys … Read more