Welcome to the MEDIA PAGE for John Madison
Background for John Madison, CPA, MSPFP, CRPC, AWMA, MPAS:
- I am a Virginia-licensed CPA, having passed the exam while still in college (Virginia Commonwealth University, BS in Accounting)
- Earned a Master of Science’s degree in Personal Financial Planning (MSPFP)
- Completed the CRPC-program (Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor)
- Completed the AWMA-program (Accredited Wealth Management Advisor)
- Earned the Master Planner Advanced Studies (MPAS) designation
- Published “The STEWARD Plan” in 2020 with HarperCollins Christian Publishing
- After a couple of years in public accounting, I went to work for an audit client
- Spent 11 years in private accounting, rising from Assistant Controller to the Treasurer of my last employer (1999)
- My freelance practice started on 1/1/2000 providing accounting services to business’s on a fractional basis
- The business grew rapidly and steadily from 2000 to 2015
- Moved to part-time status beginning in 2015 (when I was 49) as an analysis of our personal financial assets indicated we had accumulated enough to “retire” from full-time work
- I continue to provide accounting services for a few hours a week while also teaching and coaching about personal financial management
- Currently serve on the Board of Directors for four non-profits in the central Virginia area
- Started Dayspring Financial Ministry offering personal financial counseling consistent with Scripture as well as no-cost, live workshops on Biblical Stewardship and Tax-Efficient Tithing strategies for churches and other groups
For additional information, please see our ABOUT page by clicking here.
Media mentions of John Madison:
- Article on CNBC regarding social media financial advice
- Article on American Banker regarding PPP loans (site registration required)
- Article on Fox Business regarding credit monitoring
- Article on Forbes.com regarding investing in the stock market
- Interview on the Be Financially Free show discussing financial lessons from COVID-19
- Interview on KLFC discussing Christian financial stewardship
- Article in The Washington Post regarding organizing important documents
- Article on Bankrate.com on gaining financial independence
- Article on ChurchLeaders.com regarding improving church finances during the pandemic
- Article on AARP.org regarding taxation of unemployment benefits during COVID-19
- Article on USNews.com regarding dividend investing in a bear market
- Interview on Save America Ministries on Christian stewardship
- Interview on WDJC discussing stewardship in difficult circumstances
- Interview on WKTO discussing personal financial strategies for stressful times
- Published article on Crosswalk.com regarding financial lessons from COVID-19
- Published article on the Charisma Leadership site regarding financial lessons from COVID-19
- Interview on the Luke & Susie Show discussing investing during market drops
- Interview on The Debbie Chavez Show
- Published article on The Christian Post regarding Biblically Responsible Investing (BRI)
- Interview on YES FM regarding The STEWARD Plan
- Interview on Reach to Touch radio regarding financial stewardship
- Article on GoBankingRates.com regarding store credit cards
- Interview on Christian Financial Perspectives podcast
- Interview on Sound Retirement Radio
- Article on CCN.com (CCN Markets) regarding taxes on cryptocurrency
- Interview on Retirement Starts Today Radio (click here for podcast show page)
- Article in The New York Post regarding consumer debt
- Article on GoBankingRates.com regarding why you should NOT retire early
- Article on Bankrate.com regarding IRS Audits
- Article on Forbes.com regarding Social Security
- Article on Creditcards.com regarding credit card features
- Article in The Chicago Tribune regarding paying off a mortgage in retirement
- Article on Bankrate.com regarding homeownership for early retirees
- Article on USNews.com regarding investing in 529 accounts
- Article on GoBankingRates.com regarding income tax audit advice
- Article on USNews.com regarding early retirement if you’re middle class
- Article on USNews.com regarding lump-sum investing
- Article on NASDAQ.com regarding budgeting tips for beginners
- Article on USNews.com regarding investment account consolidation
- Article in The Seattle Times regarding 529 usage
- Article on Yahoo Finance regarding Roth IRA’s and Emergency Funds
- Article on NASDAQ.com regarding budgeting
- Interview on the nationally syndicated Jill on Money radio show (The page was recently removed when their website was redesigned. Please email me for a copy of the interview)
- Article on CNBC.com regarding Roth IRA’s