Downsizing your residence opens up lots of financial possibilities. It’s a smart alternative to consider. This is true for retired people of course but it’s also true for working stiffs like me. If you are like most people I know, your home is likely your single greatest financial asset. That being the case, you have […]
How Much Should I Invest?
You might think that the most important investment decision you have to make is what to invest in. I agree this is a pretty important question. But it’s equally important (if not more so) to know how much to invest. Here’s why. You might select the best investment possible, but if you don’t invest enough […]
What Are Index Annuities?
Index annuities are selling like hotcakes these days. In fact, they are breaking sales records. But does that mean you should buy one? Are they great investments or are insurance sales sharks shoving them down investors’ throats with no mercy? Let’s take a closer look. How Index Annuities Work? The first thing to know is […]
How To Change Your Financial Life In 6 Hours Or Less
Some people are so intimidated by finances that they don’t ever get started. I understand that. I really do. And some elements of finance are complicated. But many of the most important and powerful elements of a solid financial life are easy to understand and simple to put in place. Here are 5 of the […]
Who Should Hire A Financial Coach?
The following is a guest post from Deacon Hayes. He’s a financial coach and explains the difference between a coach and a financial planner. I learned a lot about the coaching aspect of the business and I think you might find this information quite useful. People often wonder whether a Financial Planner or a Financial […]
5 Steps to Balance Risk and Invest Better
You already know that every investment entails risk. Get too risky with your portfolio and you stand the chance of losing all or most of what you’ve worked so hard for. If you do that, it could have a life-changing impact for the worse on you and your family. On the other hand, if you […]