Hope for your financial journey and beyond
Forty-five. That’s the age I turn today - March 7, 2018. A lot has changed in our world since 1973. Almost every area of life I can think of has made advancements. Mostly these have been for the good of society and have ushered in new eras for … [Continue reading]
A home purchase is one of the most exciting and expensive financial transactions a person will make. Because homes cost so much, most people choose to buy one by getting a mortgage. They borrow money from a lender at an agreed upon interest rate for … [Continue reading]
Choosing a college at 18 years of age presents a daunting challenge. For most high school students, the decision represents the most difficult one they’ve ever made. With so many choices, it’s easy to lose a few hours of sleep trying to sort it all … [Continue reading]
Have you ever thought of writing an eBook? I've toyed with the idea recently. After all these years, I've got a lot of content on this site to draw from. An eBook is an electronic version of your writing, thus giving you the option to avoid … [Continue reading]
Today I’m going to talk about a personal finance related topic that many people ignore – how to make a will. In fact, this topic is more avoided than you think. A recent survey at Caring.com showed that only 42% of Americans have estate planning … [Continue reading]
If you are just getting started with the “getting-my-financial-act-together” bit, you might not know where to begin. Have I got good news for you. It's time to cut through all the clutter and for you to realize one important truth. The first step to … [Continue reading]
You don’t remember your first day on this earth. You can’t recall how fast the car drove to the hospital, the anxiety of the adults who were with you or the physical pain that one of them had to endure. But eventually there you were - a new you – … [Continue reading]
If you could give a gift fit for a king what would it be? You may think you would have nothing to offer such an important person. I'd suggest though, that no matter what your personal or financial status, you always have something to offer. I base … [Continue reading]
Are you someone who loves giving to charities? My wife and I sure do. We make it a practice to give at various times during the year. But our interest really peaks during the holidays of Thanksgiving and Christmas. There are so many charitable … [Continue reading]
The retirement years are one of the most rewarding and also potentially delicate phases of life. People experience many joys in their later years. However, they may also have to endure diminishing physical strength, slowing of mental faculties and … [Continue reading]
Success in our personal financial life is something we all desire. What that financial success looks like is different for each situation. However, there is one undeniable truth that applies to all of us when thinking about how to achieve our … [Continue reading]
