We're hearing so many conflicting opinions and "facts" about the economy that it has gotten hard to know what to think or who to believe. Fortunately, Dave addressed a short history of the economy and a rundown of the key figures during Town Hall for Hope. He also introduced you to some important statistics and phrases that may have been new to you. Use the information in this section to defend your hope with confidence!

Historical Bios

Who are the key players that shaped—and continue to shape—America’s economy?
Find out here!

Interesting Statistics

Is this really the worst economic time since the Great Depression? What's the truth behind the real estate industry decline? Will the stock market ever recover?
Get the facts here

Quotable Quotes

What does Dave have to say about personal finance, work and the economy in general? Find out what he thinks, as well as what others think, in this section.

Key Definitions

Don’t get lost in all the economic jargon. Discover what all the buzzwords mean.

Hope from Scripture

Dave ends his radio show every day by saying, "There's only one way to financial peace, and that's to walk daily with the Prince of Peace, Christ Jesus." See Dave's favorite passages on the subject of hope.

Ask Dave

We received thousands of questions from people all around the world, and Dave only had time to address a few of them. In this section, you can read Dave's answers to the questions he couldn't address during the Town Hall for Hope live event. Read the questions and answers.


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