One of my blog readers recently found a house that he felt would be good for his family and met their needs. He made an offer on the house, but his offer was not accepted. He is currently continuing his search. He contacted me because his friends, after hearing about the house he put an … Read more
It seems like every day I read a request on social media asking for input on whether or not someone can buy an expensive item. More often than not the item is an automobile and the question is posed anonymously as if the purchase of a car is top secret/privileged financial information. Rarely the situation … Read more
I have a routine that I undergo each December to be sure the year ends well financially. With the December 31st deadline approaching I don’t want to miss any of the things that must be completed before year-end. There are many things to consider and I don’t do everything that people talk about doing at … Read more
Every week I find a few great articles I feel are especially valuable. Following are this week’s best. I hope you find them as useful as I did. This week’s favorites include habits that decrease the clutter in your life, debunking the abundance mindset, what to eat for a long and awesome life, investing to … Read more
Every week I find a few great articles I feel are especially valuable. Following are this week’s best. I hope you find them as useful as I did. This week’s favorites include what does success look like for you, ways to connect with your family, how to bribe your kids to do what you want, … Read more
(Don’t forget to get your tickets to the PIMD Real Estate Conference coming in September. I hope to meet many of you in person, or you can stay home and enjoy the conference virtually.) It’s no secret that I believe investment real estate is the single best investment anyone can make. The second best is … Read more
With the latest market dip many questions have been raised regarding 401(k) accounts. These questions make it as clear as a neon sign that people do not understand how their 401(k) works. Here are two recent examples that indicate this lack of understanding: -I’m considering moving my money from my 401k to an annuity due … Read more
Every week I find a few great articles I feel are especially valuable. Following are this week’s best. I hope you find them as useful as I did. This week’s favorites include why one physician owns no bonds, quitting these seven habits will make you happier, what we can learn from the affluent and their … Read more
(Today’s guest post comes to you from Fiona Smith, the founder of The Millennial Money Woman. She would like to share the following disclaimer: This article reflects my own views, ideas, and opinions. I am not an investment advisor and I always recommend you communicate with your accountant and financial advisor before investing.) If you’re … Read more
I am amazed at some of the comments I get from people seeking financial advice. Often, they are asking for the secret to financial success. “What do I need to do to become wealthy?” This is frequently asked while searching for something magical they can do to improve their financial wellbeing without having to change … Read more
