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May 26, 20172 min read
The 1% Solution
In fact, the same exact study (the 2017 version) just published a nice infographic that shows us what most people spend their time...


May 19, 20173 min read
Your Portfolio Won’t Save You
In the many years that I have been fortunate to work with couples and families as a financial planner, I have seen, heard, and witnessed...


May 12, 20172 min read
Can You Afford to Neglect the Details?
I recently read a book by Andy Andrews that was titled The Little Things, and if you’ve ever read Andy Andrews, you know that his style...

Apr 19, 20176 min read
The Problem With Tomorrow
I read a great article recently that was attributed to Jim Rohn, where he stated, “The problem with waiting until tomorrow—to do...


Jan 30, 20175 min read
Why is Saving for Retirement so Difficult?
In my years of experience in working with people and their finances, I have heard so many different reasons why saving for retirement is...

Nov 23, 20165 min read
Trump is President-Elect…Now What?
Believe it or not, this will be my second crack at writing this article. After seeing the outrageous reactions that came from the...


Oct 27, 20168 min read
Trump Vs. Clinton on Taxes
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Sep 9, 20164 min read
Can a Financial Planning Movie Win an Academy Award?
Is it possible for financial planning themes to be at the center of a critically acclaimed film? Most would say, “Not likely.” However,...


Jul 12, 201615 min read
5 Ways to Ruin Your Retirement
A special note from 2020–There is no shortage of opinions when it comes to how to prepare and plan for retirement. While I believe that...

May 23, 20165 min read
Can a Navy SEAL Teach You About Financial Success?
Is it possible to apply leadership and life lessons from the military to your financial life? The answer is a resounding YES. I’ve been...
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