Faithful Finance: 10 Secrets to Move from Fearful Insecurity to Confident Control
Review Faithful Finance: 10 Secrets to Move from Fearful Insecurity to Confident Control
by EMILY G. STROUD
Description
There is a common misconception that only experts with background training in finance have full control over how they manage their personal finance. This would lead to insecurity or fear of ever tackling financial problems head-on, resulting in debt or costly mistakes. This is where Emily G. Stroud’s “Faithful Finance: 10 Secrets to Move from Fearful Insecurity to Confident Control” comes in with a strong potential to change your perception of how we view finance. In “Faithful Finance,” she reveals her ten secrets that would remove the complexity and, therefore, the negative perception finances come with. With a personal, one-on-one writing and simplified concepts, “Faithful Finance” is sure to allow one to enjoy their wealth and financial freedom long-term.
About the Author
Emily G. Stroud owns and manages a boutique investment firm called Stroud Financial Management. She has been a Financial Advisor for nearly two decades. As both an MBA and a Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA), Stroud counsels people on how to handle their money, manage risk, and ensure a nice tidy retirement. She lives in Fort Worth, Texas, with her husband and two children.
Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Acknowledgements
- Introduction
- Let a Professional Worry About Money So You Don’t Have To
- Secret #1: The Faithful Seek Out Wise Counsel
- Cash is King (or Queen)
- Secret #2: The Faithful Create a Budget and Build Up a Cash Reserve
- God is a Good Gift Giver
- Secret #3: The Faithful Give Generously and Prayerfully
- Do Not Borrow from Peter to Pay Paul
- Secret #4: The Faithful Manage Debt Carefully
- Pay Yourself First
- Secret #5 The Faithful Make a Savings Plan
- Is Your Life Insured?
- Secret #6: The Faithful Insure Themselves against Disaster
- Nobody Got Rich Paying Too Much for a House
- Secret #7: The Faithful Invest Wisely in Real Estate
- When Can I Transition from Making Money to Spending It?
- Secret #8: The Faithful Invest for Retirement
- My Kids Want to Go to College. Now What?
- Secret #9: The Faithful Save for College
- Let a Professional Worry About Money So You Don’t Have To