Catholic Money Talk

Send us Fan Mail College is expensive, and too many families start the process without a real plan for how they will pay for it. In this episode of Catholic Money Talk , we talk about college costs, why student loans can create a heavy burden for young adults, and how parents and students can begin planning with the end in mind. We walk through why it is so important to know what college actually...

Send us Fan Mail Taryn and I share some exciting news. Hopefully, we can encourage you as you pursue the goals the Lord puts on your heart. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk

Send us Fan Mail It is important to be a Christian disciple in the workplace. As Catholics, we need to have the right mindset and approach to work. In this episode, I talk about the importance of having the correct approach to work and some of the challenges that we might face.  Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk

Send us Fan Mail I often get asked, "Why do we need to create a monthly budget?" The answer is pretty simple: "Because every month is different." Budgeting monthly will give you more clarity about your finances, it will provide more control over your spending, and help you achieve your goals. Give it a listen. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Cath...

Send us Fan Mail St Paul teaches us that finishing strong is important. "We must run so as to win," he says. Holy Week is a good time to put that into spiritual practice. Life presents many other areas to work on finishing strong and to run so as to win. As we learn to lean towards the finish line and finish strong in practical areas of our life, it helps us to build character and teache...

Send us Fan Mail Saving for retirement can feel overwhelming, especially when it seems far away or when life has other financial priorities right now. In this episode of Catholic Money Talk , we walk through how to start saving for retirement effectively, why starting early matters so much, how different retirement accounts work, and why consistency is one of the most important parts of the plan....

Send us Fan Mail Are you familiar with this phrase? The Lord promises that he will come through. We know this because he is faithful. We need to put our trust in him. We need to hope in the Lord. Because "good things do come to those who wait!" Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk

Send us Fan Mail Replay of Episode 26 - Large purchases have the potential to easily derail our financial plan. Ask yourself these three questions before making any large purchase or any large financial decision. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk

Send us Fan Mail Join me in Part Two with Dr Justin Anderson, as we discuss "if, how, and when" We might be able to share stories about corporal works of mercy to encourage others, and be a witness to the Glory of God.   Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk

Send us Fan Mail Join me in Part One with Dr Justin Anderson, as we discuss "if, how, and when" we might be able to share stories about corporal works of mercymercy to encourage others, and be a witness to the Glory of God.  Part two is next week. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk

Send us Fan Mail This is a replay of Episode 30. But it is just as timely as ever. Personal Discipline and Self-Control are crucial for financial success. I give you three suggestions to help you implement them in managing your finances. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk

Send us Fan Mail God owns everything. We are only managers. What does that mean? Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk

Send us Fan Mail We pick up where we left off. We start with our story; How Taryn and I implemented these principles into managing our finances. This is like a mini crash course in why we handle our finances with our faith lens, and how to do it. Thank you for joining me. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk

Send us Fan Mail Christian Financial Stewardship is important if we want to be disciples of the Lord. In this episode, I will go over Part One of Christian Financial Stewardship when I discuss generosity, faithfulness, and good order(which yields peace). I will hopefully clarify questions you might have about tithing. Join me for part two in episode 74. I start by sharing our story and how we lear...

Send us Fan Mail A tough situation can turn into a beautiful witness. All we need to do is surrender ourselves to the Lord, and he will do the rest. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk

Send us Fan Mail Finding when and how to invite your kids into teachable financial moments is easier than you might think. Here are some ways to do just that. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk

Send us Fan Mail Medical bills can be challenging. They can be more challenging when we are dealing with an emergency and we don't have time to plan. Let's talk about some ways to help lower the cost of medical bills that we might receive.  Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk

Send us Fan Mail  Replay of Episode 34 - Christmas Planning and Money Savings Tips with my wife, Taryn. This episode is too good! Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk

Send us Fan Mail Don't let Holiday Shopping and Christmas Planning be an excuse for missing your financial goals for the year. Finish Strong! Take a look at where you are and plan to hit your goals this December. Let's talk about it. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk

Send us Fan Mail Happy Thanksgiving!  Remember: "Have no anxiety at all, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, make your requests known to God. Then the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:6-7 Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk

Send us Fan Mail When we act out of our trust in God, we are generous. We see this in the story of Elijah and Widow. We see this in the story of the Widow's mite. How can we trust the Lord to become more generous? Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk

Send us Fan Mail "The plans of the diligent end in profit, But those of the hasty end in loss." Proverbs 21:5 Sloppy is expensive. Let's talk about how to measure twice and cut once with our finances. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk

Send us Fan Mail Most adults say the same thing when it comes to money: “I wish I had learned this earlier.” In this episode of Catholic Money Talk , we walk through some of the basic financial principles every young person should understand before stepping into adult life. We talk about how teens can learn to give, save, and spend wisely, why budgeting matters early, how to build an emergency fun...

Send us Fan Mail We need big goals! When goals are big enough, they drive us forward. Let's discuss how. Support the show Get in touch with Paul Monthly Subscription to Catholic Money Talk

Send us Fan Mail This is a replay of episode 9. After my last few episodes, I thought offering an episode bringing people back to the basics would serve as a reminder to long-time listeners and a great starter for any new listeners.  We might have heard the phrase "live below your means". But how do we do that? Why do we do that? There are Four main elements to living below your means. ...