If you read the previous blog post or are in the enviable position of being debt free, the next step in your journey to financial freedom is to start saving. Saving money is really all about how you manage your income. After all, you can’t...
It’s no secret that many Americans struggle with the financial burden imposed by outstanding debt. Whether it be your home mortgage, student loans or credit card bills, being in debt of any kind is like being stuck at the bottom of a pit. With the...
Throughout the financial world you can find a plethora of investment philosophies. With so many options, I know it’s best not to shoot from the hip. We believe the best way to capture the ‟tailwind” of increasing broad markets over time is to keep your...
For most people, making decisions about their financial future is a scary thing. In my 40+ years working in the field of finance I have seen too many people fall into financial ruin. As much as I wish it weren’t true, but just one poor...
When you think about financial success, I’ll bet that fast sports cars, enormous mansions, and fabulous wealth are some of the things that come to mind for most folks. Compensation is a crazy thing. Sure, a few talented and lucky movie stars achieve it. Yes,...
Like with anything in life, when creating an investment portfolio, it is imperative that you be responsible. But what does being responsible with your portfolio mean? Well, properly understanding the importance of asset allocation is one way to practice responsibility. Understanding the best way...
There is no doubt that investing can be quite daunting. With so many variables influencing the market and the ever-looming possibility of a downturn, it is sometimes difficult to find comfortable footing. However, I believe that being confident in the market and your investments...
Often, people perceive their current financial situation as one of the largest barriers preventing them from living the life they aspire to have. Yet it’s no surprise that when it comes time to confront this obstacle most people don’t know where to start. I believe...
Did you know that emotional behavior is one of the biggest barriers to better returns in your investment portfolio? That’s right. It doesn’t matter how educated you are, how successful you are in business, or how disciplined you may be in other areas of your...
I was talking with my friend, Sue, the other day about life and the peace of mind that comes from financial freedom. Like so many Americans, Sue and her husband, Walt, have juggled their work life with family life and have always been forced...