Occupying the fifth position in the Chinese Zodiac, the Dragon is the mightiest of the signs. The Dragon is a creature of myth and legend, and a symbol of good fortune and sign of intense power. In Eastern philosophy, the Dragon is said to be a deliverer of good fortune and a master of authority. People born [...]
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Year of the Dragon Financial Makeover
Posted in Financial Planning, tagged budget, Chinese Zodiac, debt, emergency savings account, Retirement on February 6, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
10 Things to Do in 2012!
Posted in Financial Planning, tagged budget, credit report, insurance review, refinancing, resolutions, risk, Taxes, will on January 30, 2012 | 2 Comments »
It’s time to get the checklist out again as we start a new year. You’re hearing this from a checklist fanatic. I’m always afraid that somewhere down the road I will drop the ball on something which is why I try to follow the logic of the book titled The Checklist Manifesto by Atul Gawande that [...]
The Positive State of the Union
Posted in Financial Planning, tagged 401(k), customer loyalty, debt, dollar cost averaging, European Debt Crisis, European Union, financial freedom, financial stability, interest rates, State of the Union, uncertainty on January 6, 2012 | Leave a Comment »
The end of one year and the beginning of another is a popular time to reflect and plan. 2011, and for that matter the first decade of the 2000’s, was pretty miserable for matters of money. Whether you are young or old, working or retired, these are difficult times. The headlines reflect the uncertainty and [...]
20 Financial Planning Questions That You Need an Answer To!
Posted in Financial Planning, tagged asset allocation, emergency fund, Insurance, net worth, Retirement, risk tolerance, save, spend on November 29, 2011 | 1 Comment »
Answering financial planning questions is something that I am passionate about and absolutely love to do. Although when I think about what’s important in my business, it is not so much answering those questions (because lots of times people don’t understand, remember, or get around to it), it’s really about getting to the heart of [...]
Mirror, Mirror…
Posted in Financial Planning, tagged cash flow, emergency fund, financial crisis, financial security, investment decisions, Occupy Wall Street, personal financial decisions on November 11, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Occupy Wall Street is creating a great deal of buzz around the globe, and it is a remarkably fascinating movement to witness. No matter what side of the proverbial fence you reside on, this movement is drawing a great deal of attention to several issues our country’s leaders have long ignored. Opponents argue that there [...]
To Our Military Members: Protect Your Financial Future
Posted in Financial Planning, tagged budget, credit, emergency fund, estate planning documents, financial habits, goals, Insurance, Thrift Savings Plan, U.S. Navy on November 10, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
My first real job was the U.S. Navy. I was 17 years-old and was leaving home and going to be “on my own” for the first time. The Navy taught me many things, some of which have shaped the person I have become but one thing I didn’t learn was how to manage money. My first [...]
Where the Heck is Easy Street?
Posted in Financial Planning, tagged economic crises, optimism, Steve Jobs, Wall Street on October 27, 2011 | 1 Comment »
From Main Street to Wall Street, people are desperately looking for Easy Street. The troubling state of affairs is infusing fear into America’s spirit like the toxic oil that pumped into the emerald Gulf waters just over a year ago. Despair and anger over economic and leadership crises have choked off the flow of creativity and optimism [...]
The 6 Biggest Financial Planning Problems with Video Clips You Have to Watch!
Posted in Financial Planning, tagged attitude, change, control, financial planning, financially secure, mistakes, peer pressure, procrastination, risk, self discipline, success, technology on October 26, 2011 | 2 Comments »
I feel that a picture’s worth 1000 words and a video clip is worth 1000 pictures. So I’m putting this blog together to show you the 6 things to really watch out for when it comes to financial planning. So I guess you’re getting the equivalent of 1 million words in my short blog here [...]
Snowflakes
Posted in Financial Planning, tagged financial decisions, financial gurus, financial profile, media experts, rules of thumb on October 19, 2011 | 1 Comment »
I’m not a very sappy person, which is to say I don’t typically wear my emotions on my sleeve. But upon some recent reflection and experiences in meetings, it’s clear to me that the old adage is true, we are all snowflakes. Despite our many similarities, no two of us are exactly alike, especially when [...]