Episode 99 | Is It Okay For Me Not To Include My Wife On The Mortgage?

We are big on joint accounts for married couples. But is it okay for only one spouse to be on the mortgage? Art and Katie answer this listener question and another listener question about compensating church staff.

Notes:

Significant Changes Coming to Your Credit Report:

1. Most medical debt will be removed from credit reports starting July 1, 2022.
2. Buy now, pay later debt can start showing up on credit reports.
3. Emphasis on trended data.

Money Questions:

How can I better compensate my church staff?
Is it okay for me not to include my wife on the mortgage?

Money Challenge:

Ask one of you church ministers if there is anything you can do for them. And then, if possible, serve them. Reflect God’s generosity to your church ministers this week.

Resources mentioned:

Significant Changes Coming to Your Credit Report | Read the blog here: https://www.artrainer.com/post/significant-changes-coming-to-your-credit-report

The Essential Emergency Binder | Buy it here: https://www.artrainer.com/essential-emergency-binder

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