Do you feel like you are still in a holiday food coma? Did you eat too many cookies, cupcakes and casseroles? Do you regret what you ate in the last two weeks? I know I do. I had way too many calories and had to...
Most couples don’t want to talk about finances, but you should since money is the third leading cause of divorce (after basic incompatibility and infidelity, respectively). Here are the top five things you can do today so you don’t breakup tomorrow: 1) Open Up: Get naked financially....
Most people believe that speculating is a true investment; however, it’s not. When you speculate, you’re actually hoping that your investment goes up in value, but it is always a gamble. It is no different than going to the casino and hoping to win. Speculation...
What are your two biggest assets? If you said, your house, your bank account, or your retirement plan, think again. The short answer is, your two biggest assets are YOURSELF and your TIME. So, use it wisely. PROTECT: That means, take care of yourself. Make sure you’re in...
Originally Posted On IG in October, 2020 Back in June, we talked about the pandemic and I said, “This, too, shall pass.” Since then, here are some facts: 2020 U.S. Unemployment Rate 14% April 10.2% June 8.4% August 7.9% September GDP Q1 2020 (5.6%) Q2 2020 (32.9%) Q3 2020 ? Q3 GDP is not out yet,...
As a society of consumers, we spend money almost everyday. Between going to the grocery store, the pharmacy, the gas station, or going online, we are constantly spending. Most of the time, we buy something because there is a need or we just want it....
Whether it be age, weight, income, or net worth, I’ve found that many people tend to disguise the numbers so they sound better. In my humble opinion, as a financial advisor, I have encountered numerous times where clients are told the numerical performance of an...
I have been a financial advisor for more than 30 years and, in my experience, women are better investors than men. Why? They are able to use both common sense and emotion at the same time. Most women who I’ve worked with are incredibly good...
Women were not a major part of the American labor force until the beginning of the 1940s, when the United States entered World War II. Since men were working on the front lines, an unprecedented number of women began working in factories, helping in the...
So you found the one — he completes you in every way, she finishes your sentences — you’re compatible on every level (physically, emotionally, and spiritually), but are you compatible financially? The hard truth is 36% of all divorces in America are due to financial incompatibility. What...
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