I was introduced to Rhonda this week. She’s a nice lady who unfortunately lost her husband last April. She was being smart and working hard at putting her life back together. Maybe a little too hard. She was spending enormous amounts of time on her finances. Her stress level was at an all-time high. Maybe […]
When Should You Start Worrying About Retirement?
Let me get right to it. You should never worry about retirement. Never. Life is too short to waste time worrying. This is not to say you shouldn’t think about your financial future. Quite the contrary. No matter how young you are, it’s always good to plan ahead. But you shouldn’t worry about it. Redefinition […]
How To Save Your Job
What most people do when they are about to get fired is worry a lot and take no action. That is not a good strategy because it leaves your future in some else’s hands. If you are in this unenviable position it’s time to think and act outside the box. Here are 4 steps you […]
The Truth About Commission Free ETFs
Exchanged-traded funds are a great investment tool with low expense ratios that can be used to build a diversified portfolio quickly. ETFs can also be used to segment part of your portfolio into various niches that interest you. And the story gets sweeter. You can even buy ETFs without paying a commission as I wrote about […]
How To Ask the Right Questions
My experience tells me that the questions we ask determines where we end up in life. There is really no more cogent influence on our thinking and circumstances than the questions we formulate and ask. I don’t know about you, but I’m convinced there are 4 kinds of people: Those who think they don’t really […]
Are you ready to get married? These 10 Financial Questions Will Tell You
Are you ready to get married? You and your love muffin may have all the emotional and spiritual success stars lined up. But if you don’t have a little financial glue or learn how to create that connection, the chances of sticking together over the long-run aren’t great. Here are the 10 questions you both […]