I’ve been baffled by this phenomenon of sending kids to expensive colleges — I’m not kidding. Isn’t it possible to get a high-quality college education inexpensively? Why are adults so willing to hock their right kidney in order to send their darling baby to the priciest school possible? Is it because they want their little […]
How Rich People Think – 7 Differentiators
I’m sure you agree that people are about the same at their core. Most of us care about deeply about our family. We all want to be happy, healthy, and safe. That’s the case no matter how much money you have stuffed inside your pillow. But wealthy people do think differently. It’s unmistakable and undeniable. […]
Is My Annuity Safe?
A few days ago I received this email from Sue, a friendly Wealth Pilgrim: “What happens to folks who have their retirement funds in annuities? If the insurance companies are threatening to go belly-up, won’t some of these annuities be threatened?” I have a three-part answer to this. First, you must find out if the […]
How to Afford College With No Money or Resources
It’s easy to get disappointed if you think you can’t afford college for your kids. Many people think that they won’t qualify for aid to pay for their children’s college. As a result, they don’t even bother to apply. Big mistake. Even if your income is high, you should still investigate financial aid. And believe […]
3 Reasons Why Target Date Funds Still Stink To High Heaven
Target funds can make sense for a small group of people but they are foul investment choices for everyone else. There are three fundamental problems with these investments. Before we get to that let’s review what a target fund is. What Is A Target Fund? A target fund is a managed mutual fund that is […]
5 Steps To Get A Business Meeting With Anyone – Just About
Let’s say you are dying to get a meeting with someone but can’t get past first base. Here are 3 steps you can take that will earn you a homerun (almost) every time. Step 1 – Credibility Don’t approach anyone worth approaching if you don’t have credibility. If you do they won’t give you the […]