Thriving Financially with Dr. Thrift

Learn how to apply the work ethic, determination, commitment, desire, sacrifice, and perseverance that professional athletes have to help you build wealth. The post 059 The Super Bowl, Professional Athletes, And Our Wealth appeared first on Real Estate Owned.

In this installment I list 6 reasons why debt consolidation, credit card transfers, and sometimes refinancing will not help you fix your financial problems. The post 058 Weaving In And Out Of Financial Traffic appeared first on Real Estate Owned.

<p>In his last sermon, Martin Luther King, Jr. tells us not to purchase things simply to look good. His words are a great reminder to be content everyday.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/the-drum-major-instinct/">057 The Drum Major Instinct</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/a1mo7ZLvN6k" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>Learn how to unleash creativity and passion that will allow you improve your financial situation and accomplish amazing goals that you never thought possible.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/turn-on-your-financial-light-bulb/">056 Turn On Your Financial Light Bulb</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/IeMwByQJyIE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week I bring you another debt free talk with my new friend Steve Stewart of stevestewart.me.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/055/">055 Talking Debt Freedom With Steve Stewart</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/FyVpDHYya3Q" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>Do those you come into contact with affect your spending habits? Learn why we should be content and not let the Jones' make us poor.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/054/">054 Don’t Keep Up With The Jones</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/SAX6qXJIxgc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>What would you do if your only debt was your mortgage? Change careers? That's what Cliff Ravenscraft did. Listen as he inspires you to do the same.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/053/">053 Paying Off Debt Changed My Life! An Interview With Cliff Ravenscraft</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/_QXK5UiV0bY" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>As we celebrate July 4th, take advantage of the opportunities we enjoy as a result of our freedom. Improve yourself financially and achieve greatness.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/052/">052 Freedom and Opportunity</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/-jUu_dkiqAc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

With student loan debt getting to a crisis level in our country, it is imperative that we begin to reevaluate the use of student loans to fund college. The post 051 Don’t Blow Up The Bubble appeared first on Real Estate Owned.

Do you want to train your children to manage money? This week I tell you how by giving you a few simple strategies to get started. The post 050 Teach Them Well appeared first on Real Estate Owned.

<p>This installment will motivate you to take your finances serious and help you realize you can't win if you don't put effort into building wealth.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/049/">049 You Can’t Reap If You Don’t Sow</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/-DHPAGpk4M8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week I explain the importance of a budget and why the only bad budget is the one you don't do. My goal is to motivate each of you to do a budget.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/048/">048 Toilet Paper and Budgets</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/aLf4UZRrwQA" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week I draw inspiration from 2 important people by telling your how their struggles of being boys during the depression contributed to their success.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/047/">047 Inspiration From My Elders</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/Unwjr4xhw0c" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>Everyone likes to BOGO free. What if you could buy one car and get multiple cars for free? Listen to this week's installment to find out how.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/046/">046 A Better Way To Buy Cars</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/P634Km9btlg" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week I share with you a motivational message that I hope will inspire you to change directions in your financial life. </p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/045/">045 The Financial Crossroad</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/Sr6NvRRtGOE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week's installment is a motivational message to encourage you to worry less about your current financial problems and focus more on long-term solutions.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/044/">044 The Racetrack and Finances</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/RHGCqwfwBQ4" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week I discuss the basic concepts related to life insurance including how much to have, what type to buy and when you need it.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/043/">043 The Basics Of Life Insurance</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/UI5O2c5JmFE" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week I introduce the basic concepts regarding disability insurance including both short term and long term disability.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/042/">042 The Basics of Disability Insurance</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/xvTxN6Aw_64" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week I cover the basic types of auto and homeowners insurance and when you might consider dropping collision or comprehensive coverage. I also explain umbrella policies and when you need renters or flood insurance.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/041-2/">041 The Basics Of Auto And Homeowners Insurance</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/AcfkZc91YTc"...

<p>This week I share 18 quotes from Warren Buffett about how we should manage our money and introduce my thoughts regarding insurance.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/040-2/">040 Buffett on Finances, Dr. Thrift on Insurance</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/d9Mxp5i4cNc" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>Don't let financial noise continue to encourage you to make poor financial decisions. Learn what it is and why it hurt you in this installment.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/039-2/">039 Eliminate The Financial Noise</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/lJ8cTXq9r00" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>Are you new to the home buying process? Need help understanding all the terms associated with buying a home. This installment defines many of those terms.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/038-2/">038 Home Buying Terminology</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/nAW1vKwM1fU" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week I continue with part 2 of a three week series on home ownership. This week I give you things to consider as part of the purchase process.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/037/">037 Tips For Home Buyers</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/7vDfSerFJJ0" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week I look at the wealth building tool of compounding interest and how it can be used both to your benefit and to keep you from building wealth.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/036/">036 Compound Interest: Friend And Foe</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/qtXcwg_yWDQ" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week I explain why you need an emergency fund while you are paying off debt and why you need 3 to 6 months of expenses saved after getting out of debt.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/035/">035 Should I Pay Off Debt With My Emergency Fund?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/lC18XrMvHn8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>What should you do if a recession is imminent? This week I give you 5 broad things to consider including being positive about the future even if uncertain.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/034-2/">034 The Future And Recessions</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/fGbVT6P36o8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This week I motivate you to work through challenges, be different, and accept change to achieve the financial goals you set at the beginning of the year.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/033/">033 Find your pony and become a rhinoceros</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/I2BjEIYgMzs" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>Sacrifice and contentment are important to building wealth. This week, my wife and I discuss how sacrificing is helping us build assets and our net worth.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/032/">032 Sacrifice</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/-d_1n4yStV8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>Money can't buy happiness. We spend to make us happy but the joy is temporary. Avoid impulse spending, be content, and build wealth. Practice frugality.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/031/">031 Reducing Impulse Spending</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/BIhf4NfLCyM" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>

<p>This installment is about the new opportunities I hope to have to serve you so you can improve your financial situation, through my coaching and speaking.</p> <p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com/030/">030 How May I Serve You?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="http://www.drthrift.com">Real Estate Owned</a>.</p><img src="http://feeds.feedburner.com/~r/thrivingfinancially/~4/EvUL5O2dSs8" height="1" width="1" alt=""/>