Several years ago, a friend told me that you could watch The Godfather (parts I,II and III) and know everything you need to know about being a man. I don’t know if that’s true or not, but I did watch the movies several times anyway. Besides learning how to make great spaghetti sauce for the […]
How to Stop Fighting About Money With Your Spouse
Fighting about money sucks. And if you fight with your spouse about cash, it’s even more trying. Of course sometimes married people separate their finances and that does the trick. But it doesn’t work all the time. Imagine the following: You and your spouse have a disagreement about money and you KNOW you are right. […]
7 Unique Ways To Overcome Obstacles To Get Your Mortgage Approved
If you are trying to arrange financing to buy a house, there are four things you need: 1. Proof that you have the money for the down payment 2. Proof that you have stable income 3. The highest credit score you can get 4. Monthly income that is at least three times the mortgage payment If […]
3 Year End Tax Tips To Act On Now
The year is quickly drawing to a close but there are still a few moves you can make to save some real money this year and set yourself up for tax saving success next year. Here are 3 of my favorite maneuvers: 1. Tax Loss Harvesting – Turn Unrealized Losses into Real Losses for Some […]
What Is A Fiduciary? Is Your Financial Advisor One? 3 Reasons Why You Absolutely Positively Have To Know
You may not be sure what a fiduciary is and why it’s so important. Let me assure you that this is a crucial concept to understand. In fact, if you get professional financial advice from anyone, this one word can mean the difference between success and failure. Let me explain why I feel so strongly […]
5 Steps For A Stay At Home Mom Returning To Work
If you are a stay at home mom and want to go back to work, you face unique obstacles that other people don’t. Besides the challenge of balancing work and family there are three main snags that might stand in your way : There might be gaps in your resume (sometimes exceeding 10 or 20 […]