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when financial problems are really boundary problems

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Derek Sisterhen

Most financial issues aren’t the root problem, they’re the leaves at the end of a branch, at the end of a limb, attached to a trunk that shoots down below the surface of the ground. Simply put: Financial problems are a symptom, not the cause. Continue reading →

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i’m a-lookin’ & i’m a-likin’!

Posted on April 19, 2011 by Derek Sisterhen

When a husband and wife make their marriage vows they become one flesh. This unity and intimacy is a good thing – just like God intended. To attempt to manage money separately is to tug at the finely woven fabric of a healthy marriage. Continue reading →

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hoarders masquerading as savers

Posted on April 16, 2011 by Derek Sisterhen

If you’re a spender, you’ll appreciate this: Savers can be full of crap. They can come off as holier than thou in their effort to pinch every penny, cherish every dime, and make you feel guilty for putting a quarter in a gumball machine. Continue reading →

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to know everything & do nothing about it

Posted on March 25, 2011 by Derek Sisterhen

I’ve encountered a couple in recent months who need to make some serious headway with their finances. He’s been out of work for six months. She cosigned on a six-figure student loan for a child, a loan the child is having difficulty paying. We’ve seen them in classes. They’ve definitely read books. But nothing is changing. Continue reading →

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i love a good coming-of-age story

Posted on March 11, 2011 by Derek Sisterhen

Think about it: For many high school seniors, the next ten years will usher forth marriage, children, home ownership, career change, and, yes, even the paying of taxes. Continue reading →

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