Here is a little bit about me. 🙂
My name is Doug Hodge and I’m honestly glad that you are here.
I have worked in finance for several years and although I have had many roles, I have done financial counseling for about a decade now because I LOVE helping people.
That is why I started The Money Muscle.
I want to help others figure out which way is “up” with their finances. Most people have very little knowledge about how their money works. All most people know is what they are told by their banker friend, a relative, and/or (often sadly) what they grew up hearing from their parents.
I am here to help change that. The Money Muscle is here to help empower others to make wise financial decisions on their own. I want to help you take advantage of your 401k and other retirement plans, how to save for emergencies, how to properly budget, and how to put yourself in a financial position that you can be extremely generous.
So a little bit about Me:
I am a lot like you. I was not born into wealth or prosperity. In fact I was born into and raised in poverty. Growing up, at different times my family did not have air conditioning, a regularly working car, a phone, or (at times) even a bed.
I am originally from the Ozark Mountains of Missouri. A couple years after high school I enlisted in the US Army and Missouri Army National Guard where I served for six years.
After my time in the Army, my wife, Megan, and I moved to Laramie, WY where I obtained a BS degree in Finance and subsequently an M.B.A. We later relocated to Fort Collins, CO where we lived for a few years. And after that, we returned to the Midwest to pursue our careers. Megan’s in veterinary medicine, and mine with The Money Muscle.
As stated before, I have several years experience working in finance. Besides personal financial counseling, I have owned and sold three different businesses, worked in banking, insurance, financial analysis, financial advising, and financial education.
I have worked in large household name Wall Street banks and small local credit unions. I have also worked with people in every stage of their financial journey. From those living in halfway houses to decamillionaires.
If you would like help with your finances or just have some money questions click the link here to set up a time.
Just remember that I am here for you. I will not give you guidance that I would not give to my own family members or adhere to myself.
You can do this.
I am here for you.