Mike Pumphrey, AFC®Follow the M-Path: My new group coaching classI’m proud to introduce a new group coaching class, where you can develop financial skills and eliminate money anxiety forever.Mar 6, 2023Mar 6, 2023
Mike Pumphrey, AFC®Going Plaid: Would you give up your bank login credentials?A service called Plaid wants to connect to your bank account with your username and password. What could possibly go wrong?Feb 6, 2023Feb 6, 2023
Mike Pumphrey, AFC®How not sharing all finances can reduce conflict in your relationshipsSharing all finances with a partner is a viable strategy, but it comes with the risk of conflict, such that it might not be worth it.Jan 30, 2023Jan 30, 2023
Mike Pumphrey, AFC®Your tech job is not secureThe tech sector has started embarking on widescale job layoffs, which is as unfortunate as it is completely expected.Jan 23, 2023Jan 23, 2023
Mike Pumphrey, AFC®Knowing is better than not knowingAvoidance is common is personal financial matters, but even though it’s momentarily painful, it’s always better to know where you stand.Jan 16, 2023Jan 16, 2023
Mike Pumphrey, AFC®Past due: What to do when you’re behind on your debtsGetting current with past due debts is one of the most urgent tasks for you to take care of, pretty much before you do anything else.Jan 9, 2023Jan 9, 2023
Mike Pumphrey, AFC®What to do when you’re paid biweeklyYou’re not getting bonus checks, even if it feels like you are. But getting paid biweekly gives you an chance to ensure serious savings.Jan 2, 2023Jan 2, 2023
Mike Pumphrey, AFC®Why not keep your debt and use the cash flow?There is a school of thought that you can use leverage to create cash flow without ever needing to pay off debt. But there’s a small issue.Dec 19, 2022Dec 19, 2022
Mike Pumphrey, AFC®The data is in: You can’t beat the marketI look at S&P SPIVA scorecards for mutual funds, which confirm what we already knew about investing: that you can’t beat the market.Dec 12, 2022Dec 12, 2022
Mike Pumphrey, AFC®How to stay motivated when paying off a mortgageCreating milestones will help you stay motivated and give you a sense of accomplishment, even if your mortgage takes years to pay off.Dec 5, 2022Dec 5, 2022
