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4 Reasons Why Budgeting Apps Will Never Give You True Control Of Your Money

financial mindset Mar 18, 2021

I know, I know. I am venturing into some dangerous waters here. Budgeting apps have been the craze ever since apps themselves started. I mean the top used budgeting app today has over 15 million users. That’s insane!

I understand the appeal; however, I worry that many people download these apps thinking that it is the missing link between them and true financial control.

The reason I worry about this is because I was that person many years ago, and I want to tell you a bit of that story a...

Metanoia Member Spotlight - Mario Escobar

financial member spotlight Mar 18, 2020

Mario Escobar: Building Dreams and Having Fun!

In our first Member Spotlight, Mario shares how a financial base is changing his life.

Hi there, you! Thank you for reading our humble blog and welcome to Metanoia’s first ever Member Spotlight Award! We’re happy to honor our members who are executing their financial goals in excellent fashion. Handpicked by Coach Fern himself, the recipient of the Spotlight Award must demonstrate that he or she is FULLY INVESTED in building his or her dream life...

4 Steps To Help You Improve Your Time Management!!

growth Dec 12, 2019

I know what you’re thinking. What in the world do these finance guys know about time management? Believe it or not, money and time are very similar.

Both are forms of currency that we have a limited amount of and are up to us to manage well.

Like money, unfortunately, most people are not intentional with their time. They wing it just like many people do with their finances.

Here at Metanoia, we provide tools and education to help our members become intentional about managing the...

How To Take Control Of The New Year!!

growth Dec 12, 2019

Intro

I don’t know about you, but every year, I get really pumped to hit the reset button. The year is done and gone.

All of my mistakes are in the past.

The lessons learned from them are learned.

It’s time to put it behind and move forward. It’s truly the perfect opportunity to change your trajectory!

However, I have come to realize that the hardest part for many is the question of, “How?”

Well, in any situation, the key to growth and progress is intentionality...

5 Tips For Getting Through The Financial Stress Of The Holiday Season!

financial Nov 13, 2019

As we begin our approach of the holiday season, I believe it is very important for us to get into the right mindset. This time of the year is notorious for the extremes. Some absolutely love this time and are full of joy. Some dread it and are sent into a deep depression.

Anytime emotions are running high like this, on either end, proper decision making can go out the window. It’s a major reason why checking the bank account, even credit card balances, after the holidays is usually a m...

Why Every Marriage Needs A Budget!

family financial Oct 27, 2019

Money in marriage is huge topic to cover. This takes a lot of time and a lot of trial and error to work through. This blog post definitely won’t solve every issue, but hopefully it will give you some pointers to help you get on a good trajectory.

Marriage is hard - there is no doubt about it. There is no secret formula to make your marriage easy or perfect. It takes hard work, dedication, and perseverance. When two human beings are attempting to align their lives together, there w...

The Credit Craze!!

financial Jul 30, 2019

Credit is an extremely hot topic in our society today. In fact, according to Google, in the past 5 years, credit has been searched in the United States more than any other term in the financial industry. Check out this graph and how credit has compared to other major financial topics:

Clearly, the masses are far more concerned with credit than any other aspect of their finances. Why is that? Well, let's start with what credit is exactly.

To put it simply, credit is a score given to an ...

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