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Yahoo article features Matt Wegner of financial excellence.net
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Our very own Matt Wegner was featured in a recent article on Yahoo Finance, discussing how he and his wife became debt-free and stayed that way. It’s a pretty good article with some other good tips for staying away from debt and credit cards. Check it out by clicking here. Continue reading

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My Daughter is Going to College!
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Dear Matt, My daughter is going to college this fall. We did not prepare for this financially. She will have some loans but we want to try and help her out if possible. I feel that we should stick with our plan of eliminating debt and when we are done with that step go right on to building our emergency fund. Possibly in 2010 then we might be in a better position to help her out. Any thoughts? Continue reading

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What Should You Do?
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So you filed your taxes and have a return coming. Or maybe you waited until the last minute to file and you’ll have a return coming soon. Have you thought about what to do with the return? Here are some tips to help you plan ahead with your tax return. Continue reading

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Are You Prepared?
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Written by Matt Wegner Founder and Lead Counselor, Matt Wegner Coaching, www.financialexcellence.net Are you prepared for a major emergency? Studies show we will all experience a major emergency in any given 10 year period. Sounds ominous, doesn’t it? If you … Continue reading

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401(k) vs Roth IRA
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Roth IRA vs 401(k) – which one should you choose first? Continue reading

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Will You Retire With Dignity??
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Matt Wegner is a certified financial coach who helps inspire hope and peace of mind in his clients’ lives by teaching them the steps to beating debt and building wealth using their most powerful wealth building tool – their income. Learn more about Matt Wegner Coaching at www.mattwegnercoaching.com. Continue reading

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Are You Slave to your Lender?
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Proverbs 22:7 says, “The rich rule over the poor, and the borrower is slave to the lender.” When you think about the modern context of this verse, it hits home pretty hard. How many people today have become slave to … Continue reading

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Are You Recession Proof?
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How to protect your money from an economic down-turn. There’s been an awful lot of talk in the media lately about the economy. It seems that the sky is falling and the US economy is about to collapse. At least, … Continue reading

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The Dreaded BUDGET
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How to make a budget that works for you. Many people struggle with the mechanics of creating a budget that actually works. In fact, according to Bankrate.com, some 40% of American families annually spend more than they earn. Some people … Continue reading

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