On this episode of CFO at Home, Vince’s guest is Dr. Mark Teague, author of A Working Man’s Guide, a value-driven roadmap aimed at helping working-class families thrive in careers, relationships, and finances. Mark shares his background from Texas Panhandle farm life to a doctorate in agricultural economics and a 30-year banking and finance career. From there, the conversation shifts to a discussion of Mark’s “bedrock principles”, and how a moral foundation and faith relate to financial outcomes, especially through marriage. For more, visit aworkingmansguide.com.
00:00 Welcome and Book Setup
01:35 Why He Wrote It
03:33 Corporate vs Real World
04:35 Leadership Over Noise
05:48 Endorsement and Preamble
08:32 Bedrock Principle One
10:38 Responsibility and Money
14:42 Economics and Property Rights
18:16 Keynes and Socialism Critique
21:17 Your Foundation North Star
23:41 Marriage as Moral Framework
26:36 Stats Faith and Outcomes
28:51 Values Shape Marriage Choices
29:39 Divorce Destroys Wealth
30:51 Divorce And Bankruptcy Data
31:49 Faith Framework For Skeptics
33:02 Creation Points To Design
35:19 Moral Law Inside Us
36:56 Meaning Without Belief
40:54 Humility And Responsibility
44:28 Purpose Anchors Finances
47:39 Money As A Tool
50:56 Guides And Stress Tactics
54:58 Keynes Rant And Farewell
