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How to Get Great Financial Planner Jobs

If you’re interested in finding great financial planner jobs, I think I can help.
I’ve been in the business for over 25 years and I’ve seen scores of people try to get into this business. I have some experience with what works and what doesn’t.
As I see it, there are 2 prerequisites:
1. Education
When you talk [...]

19 Great Jobs Without A College Degree – And How To Get Them Fast

You can get a great job without a college degree.

If you (or someone you know) is interested in finding a job, bypassing college could be a really smart move right now.
Going to a trade school instead might be a brilliant move.
I read recently that only 1 in 4 college graduates find jobs. On top of that, [...]

How to Find Financial Planning Jobs – Ideas From A 25 Year Veteran

A fair number of readers are interested in finding financial planning jobs.

I thought I’d share a story that will help you if you are one of those folks.
Scott, a friend of mine called a few days ago and asked me about an opportunity in financial services.
He’s currently out of work and needs to start earning [...]

Financial Advisor Training — Real World Advice From A Successful CFP(R)

If you are interested in becoming a professional financial planner, there is no school that provides financial advisor training.

But don’t be discouraged. I’ve been a professional financial planner for more than 25 years and here are a few things I’ve noticed about successful professionals that may surprise you:
1. You might already have a lot of what [...]

Should I Change My Career? Three Questions To Help You Decide

“Should I change my career?”

This is a question I often hear – and I’m glad I do.
There is nothing worse –well almost nothing – than having the wrong career. Let’s face it, by the time you finish going to and coming home from work, working, planning on what to wear at work and thinking [...]

Why This 25 Year Old Should NOT Try To Make Extra Money

Has it ever occurred to you that you shouldn’t always try to make extra money?

On Monday, a faithful (young) Wealth Pilgrim reader was lamenting the fact that he was stuck in a job he hated. To make matters worse, he wasn’t even well paid – he reported an inablity to save for his future. This [...]

The Most Practical Guide To Personal And Financial Freedom I’ve Ever Read

If you’ve read “The Four Agreements” by Miguel Ruiz, you already know that “amazing” is inadequate to describe the power found on those pages. While spiritual in nature, it’s a very practical guide to personal and financial freedom. If you haven’t read it, you should go out and get it today.
You might think I’m completely [...]

My Buddy Doesn’t Ever Do Dishes At Home. Is He A Lazy Husband or Shrewd Small Business Owner?

That’s a question a friend recently asked me.
Here’s the situation. Tim, a blogging buddy of mine is getting grief at home because he rarely helps out with the household duties. Take out the trash? Do the dishes? Nah……
I asked him why he doesn’t chip in.
He explained that he’s got a full-time job working [...]

How To Find A Job – Even If You Have An Ugly Resume

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About 5 years ago, my wife decided to re-enter the work force.
Besides the obvious reasons, I think she probably had enough of my tight wad ways.
She wanted to have more control over her finances without dealing with my “energy”. If you’re a regular reader, you know I had to do a lot [...]

Debt Cures for the Divorced & Unemployed

Divorced,in debt and unemployed.  Not a good situation.  But is it hopeless?  Not at all.
Here’s a letter I received last week from Sophie.  She’s struggling like many people these days.  You may not be in the same situation that she is, but I wonder if you can relate to her and some of the challenges [...]

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