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Money Matters (January 2017) By Chuck Dudley   I DO LISTEN IN CHURCH!! During the Advent season this year, our pastor, David Moseley, talked about 'Finding Your Path' this year. Made a lot of sense to me. And I always need reminding. As an old year passes, and a...

We all know money can’t buy happiness…but most of us would love to give it a shot! No, we all know money can’t buy happiness. But few of us really believe that poverty is exactly the road to bliss either. So I perked up recently when I ran across an interesting idea:...

Originally published in the News Star and the Shreveport Times on Sunday, December 18, 2016. Q: I am single with no children or dependents. Just me and my dog. I will probably work five more years. I have no one in particular I am trying to leave money to, so how do I...

The following segment first aired on KEDM 90.3. What is the path to win/win in marital conflicts over money? Listen on for a few steps to take... Click the picture above to play/pause audio. (duration 2:59) Byron R. Moore, CFP® is Managing Director / Planning Group of...

Originally published in the News Star and the Shreveport Times on Sunday, December 11, 2016. Q: My husband and I are within ten years of retiring. We both work and plan to retire at the same time. I think we need to save a lot more money and he says we need to enjoy...

The following segment first aired on KEDM 90.3. I’m no marriage counselor, but I’ve seen my fair share of family feuds over finances. My friend Bob Livesay turned me on to this helpful explanation of the widely divergent ways we deal with conflict (about money or...

Originally published in the News Star and the Shreveport Times on Sunday, December 4, 2016. Q: I am a young man in my 20s. I have recently been given managerial responsibility over men twice my age. They are good men, but I can tell they are not completely comfortable...

Money Matters (November 2016) By Chuck Dudley   BE HAPPY, LIVE LONGER AND REDUCE RISK IN RETIREMENT! Tom Hegna is an author, economist and retirement expert. He had a long career with New York Life. Tom writes a newsletter that can be found at: TomHegna.com....

Originally published in the News Star and the Shreveport Times on Sunday, November 20, 2016. Question: I just got told everyone at my work with my job description is being let go. I have worked at this place for a very long time and looking for work elsewhere scares...

Originally published in the News Star and the Shreveport Times on Sunday, November 13, 2016. Question: I have a good business with a strong management team. I am beyond retirement age, but due to my capable management team, I am able to come and go as I please, as...