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Dave Says: How Do You Know It's Your Calling?
Mormon Life says: How do you know you've found your true calling when it comes to a career?
Dear Dave,How do you know when you’ve found your true calling when it comes to your job or your career?MattDear Matt,I’ve met a few people who’ve had a spiritual experience in this area. Something...
Dave Says: Question about Home's Value
Mormon Life says: Is it legitimate for a law firm to offer protesting the value of our home in return for 50 percent of any tax savings?
Dear Dave,We keep getting offers in the mail from a law firm that offers to protest the assessed value of our home for property tax purposes. They say that we’ll pay them nothing if they can’t save...
Dave Says: Lost Job, Might Move
Mormon Life says: I have two job offers with varying pros and cons, including one with a move. What do you think?
Dear Dave,The job I have currently is about to be phased out, and I’m looking at two other offers. The pay for both is the same. One is short-term, nine months to a year, and it has a per diem so I...
SPONSORED: Thrifty Seeker Web site offers deals on boutique gifts and more
Mormon Life says: ThriftySeeker.com is a great place to find deals on unique products, including handmade items, boutique gifts, clothing, and more.
Are you getting sick of the same daily deals on the same websites every week? If so, then it’s time to check out Thrifty Seeker! Thriftyseeker.com is not just another “Daily Deal” site; it has so...
Dave Says: Saving Is Always Smart
Mormon Life says: I can't convince my wife to save because she believes the Lord will return in our lifetime, so it will all be gone anyway. What can I do?
Dear Dave,My wife and I have gone from having almost nothing to making about $90,000 in the last few years. The problem is that I can’t get her interested in saving money. What’s worse, her father...
Dave Says: Company Needs to Step Up!
Mormon Life says: My company reimburses for travel, but sometimes they send it late. Does this affect my credit score?
Dear Dave,My company makes me use my personal credit card for overseas travel. They take care of my expenses, but sometimes they don’t send the money until after the payment is due. Does this affect...
Dave Says: Stick with Term
Mormon Life says: Should we get mortgage life insurance on our new house?
Dear Dave,My husband and I both work, and we just bought a great house for $150,000. He makes $50,000 a year, and I make about $30,000. We’ve been getting lots of different mortgage life insurance...
FHE: Self-reliance
Mormon Life says: Prophets have commanded us to be self-reliant and prepared for all situations. Use this lesson to discuss these principles and how to attain them.
Conference Talk: For more information on this topic read “Providing in the Lord’s Way” by President Dieter F. Uchtdorf, Ensign, Nov 2011, 53. Thought: The Lord’s way of self-reliance involves in...
Dave Says: Where Do Toys Fit in the Baby Steps?
Mormon Life says: According to your savings plan, when is it okay to get a toy like a boat or motorcycle?
Dear Dave,When is it okay to have a little fun and get a boat or a motorcycle when you’re doing the Baby Steps?JenniferDear Jennifer,I always recommend that folks complete the first three Baby Steps...
Dave Says: Guilt and Cynicism
Mormon Life says: Why do you think people get so defensive when it comes to talking about budgeting and how they handle their money?
Dear Dave,I’ve noticed that lots of people get defensive when it comes to talking about money and living on a plan. Why is this?TonyaDear Tonya,I think it’s because there seem to be two negative...
Dave Says: Trust Broken after Co-signing
Mormon Life says: I missed some car payments after my dad co-signed on it, and our relationship has been affected. How do I make things right?
Dear Dave,My dad cosigned on a car loan for me a few years ago before I began working your plan to get control of my money. I missed some payments back then, and it has affected our relationship....
Dave Says: Review the Research
Mormon Life says: What do you mean by, "people spend more with plastic than cash"?
Dear Dave,I’ve heard you say that people spend more with plastic than with cash. Exactly what does that mean?EdmundDear Edmund,There have been several studies done in recent years that show people...
Dave Says: Where Does Debt Go When Filing Bankruptcy?
Mormon Life says: What happens to all the money owed when someone files bankruptcy?
Dear Dave,What happens to the money that is owed when someone files bankruptcy? Do creditors just have to write it off, or do other people pay the price through taxes or higher interest...
Dave Says: Where Does the Donation Go?
Mormon Life says: How can we know if a charitable organization is using our money wisely?
Dear Dave,Our financial situation is pretty good now, and my husband and I feel it is time to start giving something back. There are several organizations we’re interested in helping, but how can we...
Dave Says: Co-signing Leads to Stupid Tax
Mormon Life says: A collection agency is after my wife for a loan she co-signed years ago. Do we have a better option than bankruptcy?
Dear Dave,My wife co-signed on a loan for an ex-boyfriend five years ago when they were together, before we even met. Now a collection agency is after her. Our attorney has recommended we take...
