Stupid Money

Join John Mathews as he experiences the jobs real people do, asking them about the stupid things they’ve done with their money, and what they learned. Some are serious learning experiences and some are just funny. You will wonder, "What were they thinking?"

Stupid Money

April 6th, 2020

Trucker advice

After college, Doug worked as a CPA. How'd he end up owning a trucking company? He shares how his education as a CPA helps in his business, and how his ministry is now being the church treasurer.

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  1. April 6th, 2020

    Trucker advice

    After college, Doug worked as a CPA. How'd he end up owning a trucking company? He shares how his education as a CPA helps in his business, and how his ministry is now being the church treasurer.

  2. March 30th, 2020

    Importance of Priorities

    Chris and Melissa downsized. Now they live in a home they call, “the happy place”. Living by set priorities will bring peace of mind. Find out what happened when they gave their hearts to Jesus.

  3. March 23rd, 2020

    Stewardship of Health

    Thy Living Way is a health retreat where you learn how to change an unhealthy lifestyle. But were its finances as healthy as its students? Find out what the owners did to turn things around.

  4. March 16th, 2020

    Generosity of offerings

    Dick Hanson owns a custom parts manufacturing company. He shares his experience of how God found their present location. With Jesus as their CEO, he prays for a generous spirit.

  5. March 9th, 2020

    Managing a Hair Shop and Motorcycles

    Richard and Laurelee love motorcycles -- and sharing their love for Jesus with whomever will listen. “We just let them ask questions”. This episode is an inspiring journey of two people that love Jesus.

  6. March 2nd, 2020

    Money and Weddings

    The average wedding costs over $25,000! How much should you spend? Here's how one couple decided.

  7. February 24th, 2020

    Estate Planning-Crowning Act of Stewardship

    With firewood to split and thirty fruit trees to care for, there is always work to be done at the Glessele hillside home. It requires careful planning to get quality fruit. In the same way, we should carefully consider our estate plans and wills.

  8. February 17th, 2020

    Jesus in the Marketplace

    Daniel Reed of Nova Home Works built his business the hard way, by going into debt. When he realized that was not the best way to operate, things began to change. Find out how he did it on today's episode.

  9. February 3rd, 2020

    Wasting Money

    Living Well is a store serving customers with Christian books, music, food, and gifts. Employees share the different ways they have spent money unwisely, and what they've learned.

  10. January 27th, 2020

    Resetting Your Stewardship

    Life can get us down. Tim shares how he was able to do a restart by becoming a hobbyist knife maker. Sometimes we have to reset our finances as well.

  11. January 27th, 2020

    Healthy Cooking

    After becoming a Christian, Lawrence wanted to share healthy cooking with others. He demonstrates how to make his delicious version tofu fried chicken.

  12. January 20th, 2020

    Careful Spending and Prayer

    When you buy something, remember to consider the cost from every angle. Nesco shares principles that he uses when buying a car, and repairing things around the house.

  13. January 13th, 2020

    Music and Money

    John Carter, band director of Portland Adventist Academy, dreamed of being a professional conductor. Learn from his experiences that sometimes, doing nothing with your money is unwise. Make your money work for you, regardless of the ups and downs of the stock market.

  14. January 6th, 2020

    Integrity Pays Debt

    When we are in debt, the principle of integrity will guide us to pay it off. Gil Brown, chaplain and locksmith, shares how he built his business and learned how to manage money. He gives three rules to stay out of debt.

  15. March 25th, 2019

    Cancelling Out Debt

  16. March 19th, 2019

    Carving Out A Business

  17. March 11th, 2019

    Where Money Grows

  18. March 5th, 2019

    Educating for Life

  19. February 19th, 2019

    Grease Money

  20. February 11th, 2019

    Cleaning Up

  21. January 25th, 2019

    Cooking Up Business

  22. January 25th, 2019

    A Dyeing Business

  23. January 15th, 2019

    Cash Crops

  24. January 6th, 2019

    Press-Ing On

  25. January 3rd, 2019

    Trash to Treasure

  26. December 26th, 2018

    Retiring Right

  27. December 19th, 2018

    A Firm Foundation

  28. October 4th, 2018

    Real Estate: Seller's Guide

    Selling a home can be stressful. You need to do repairs and improve curb appeal, but which items should you focus on? Watch now to find out!

  29. October 4th, 2018

    Real Estate: Buyer's Guide

    Buying a house might be the biggest financial decision you'll ever make. But do you know all the factors to consider? For example, did you know that you make your money when you buy, not when you sell? Watch now!

  30. September 10th, 2018

    Investing 101

    Should I invest in the stock market or real estate? The answers to these questions and more, in this episode!

  31. August 30th, 2018

    Charitable Giving

    Returning our tithe is an example of simple honesty with God. Watch now to find out what you can do!

  32. December 11th, 2017

    Kids and Money

    How do you teach money management to children? Find out on this episode of Stupid Money.

  33. December 4th, 2017

    How to Buy A Car

    Buying a car can be stressful… Some consider it worse than doing taxes! The complexity can be overwhelming. But it doesn’t have to be that way! Watch now to take the stress out of buying a car!

  34. November 27th, 2017

    Debt: Cars

    Do you love your car? Learn why it might be better to keep that relationship all-business! Everything you need to know about car debt, on this episode of Stupid Money!

  35. November 20th, 2017

    Debt: Mortgages

    Should I buy a house for cash or get a mortgage? Most of us will have to get a mortgage, but there’s many different kinds. Which one is right for you? Watch now, and we’ll help you figure it out!

  36. November 13th, 2017

    Debt: Credit Cards

    Do you know what a credit card is? If you answered, “Free money!”, you might want to watch this episode. Actually, no matter where you’re at, we’ve got tips that will help you manage your credit cards better!

  37. November 6th, 2017

    Retirement

    Retirement is further away than you think, but comes quicker than you realize. It’s never too soon to ask yourself, “Am I ready?” Watch now to learn how to prepare for retirement.

  38. October 30th, 2017

    Managing Time

    Which is more important? Time? Or money? Watch now to see how your answer affects everything you do!

  39. October 23rd, 2017

    Health: Physical Health

    Do you worry about the cost of healthcare? What if there was a way to drastically reduce it? Watch now to find out how!

  40. October 2nd, 2017

    Budgets

    Working with a budget isn't always fun. It takes discipline and persistence, but it is the first step of money management. Watch now to learn about budgeting, plus a simple trick that will save you money on food.

ABOUT THE SHOW

Show
Stupid Money
Language
English
Seasons
3
Episodes
40