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Devin D. Thorpe
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Devin D. Thorpe, author of Building Wealth for Building the Kingdom: A Financial Planning Guide for Latter-day Saint Families and other books, recently served as a business professor at South China University of Technology in Guangzhou, China for BYU’s Kennedy Center. Previously, he served as the CFO for MonaVie. Prior experience includes running the investment banking firm Thorpe Capital Group, LLC, leading the residential mortgage firm Mortgage America, LLC and serving on the U.S. Senate Banking Committee Staff. With an MBA from Cornell’s Johnson Graduate School of Management and a BS in Finance from the University of Utah, he was honored by the David Eccles School of Business as a Distinguished Alumnus in 2006. You can connect with Devin at his personal web site BuildingWealthForBuildingTheKingdom.com.
Author's Published Articles
5 Ways to Know If You Are Telling the Truth When it Counts
The appearance of honesty is the antithesis thereof. Integrity abhors…
The Blessings of the Temple are Not Free, Just Well Worth the Price
The rich spiritual blessings of the temple require temporal sacrifices,…
How To Get Our Friend of Other Faiths To Do Our Missionary Work
Genuine service to our fellow children of God will enable…
When Does It Make Sense to Borrow Money And Invest At The Same Time?
It may seem to make no sense to borrow money…
How to Avoid “The Love of Money”
Learning to manage money effectively without growing to love money…
No More Hurting People
Eight-year-old Boston Marathon bombing victim Martin Richard made a poster…
Six Ways that LDS Financial Planning Differs
There are (at least) six key ways in which LDS…
Stay the Course with Your Investments
A variety of temptations will arise during your saving and…
Are You Living the Law of Consecration-Should You Be?
The law of consecration is not fully in practice in…
Brilliant Relationship Shines in Author’s First Solo Novel
This novel will certainly connect with LDS single women who…
Two Ways Doing Nothing Can Save Your Money and Your Family
There aren't many times in life that doing nothing is…
Ten Questions to Ask Your Future Spouse About Money
As you approach marriage, be sure to have a serious…
What is a “Reverse Mortgage” and When Does It Make Sense?
As Latter-day Saints transition to retirement they are faced with…
Realizing Jacob’s Promise to Seek Riches “For the Intent to Do Good”
Latter-day Saints believe that if they truly have a "hope…
Prove Me Now Herewith
Given that tithe-paying members of the Church span the socio-economic…
Four Ideas for Celebrating the Atonement this Christmas
As we exchange gifts this Christmas season, let's remember the…
Owning A Home Isn’t A Commandment, But It Is Wise
The great recession cured most people of the notion that…
Balancing Entrepreneurship and Family; 9 Tips for Success
As Latter-day Saints we believe that no success can compensate…
The Empowerment of Self-reliance
Learning to be self-reliant not only empowers us to better…
Consider a Different Sort of Fast To Kick Start your Savings
A one month spending fast can kick start your savings…
Follow This Simple Pattern To End Fights About Money In Your Marriage
Ending fights about money in marriage begins by recognizing that…
Ten Ideas To Help You Teach Your Children About Money
Teaching children to master money and not love money begins…
11 Financial Tips to Help You Be a Better Latter-day Saint
Faithful financial stewardship enhances our ability to build up the…
Are You An Investing Daredevil Or Are You Frozen By Fear?
Regardless of your attitude toward risk, the key to investing…
Wildfires in the West Provide Timely Reminder
The tragic wildfires in the West provide a painful and…
For One Woman it’s All Sunshine and Rainbows in China
What is it about serving in China that has brought…
$1 Million: Not What it Used to Be-But Still A Lot
It seems that whenever I hear a discussion of wealth,…
Caution: Student Loans Ahead
Conventional wisdom suggests that education is so important that it…
Naked Weddings and Other Lessons From China
Naked weddings and other lessons I learned about money while…