Surviving The American Dream

Today's guest is Derek Notman a Financial planner in Madison Wisconsin who isn't entirely convinced that buying a house is a particularly good financial choice. Derek shares his experience and advice on a variety of subjects beyond real estate and home ownership... He explains why Cashflow is king. and why knowing Where your money comes from and where it goes is so important About knowing what you really want from life because If you don't know what you want, it's just too easy to do what everyone else is doing. Don't fall in love with a house until you fall in love with the financial picture of that house. Sure your friends are happy to have you visit their big beautiful home, but they don't tell you about the stress it may cause in their lives. And why he believes buying a home might just be one of the worst financial decisions someone can make.   Financial Planning and Advisor Fees reflect my typical fee for these services and are negotiable. Financial Planning Fees are typically collected in full at contr