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Money and Love

A Story of Money and Love ~
After a speaking engagement on money and personal finance, I was approached by a small group from the audience. The ring leader wanted […]



Time Value of Money and Achieving Financial Success

How do you achieve financial success? You use the time value of money!
Financially successful individuals understand this. Successful businesses understand this. Credit card companies definitely understand the time value […]



Money Habits and A New Year

Don’t make your money habits part of a New Year’s resolution.
The truth is by about the end of January most people are O.V.E.R. their New Year’s resolutions, and right […]



Gandalf the Grey on Wealthy Living

As much as I advocate for people to stay away from the ‘Hollywood’ version of wealth, I think Gandalf gets it right in this video clip.
I get a lot […]



Financial Checklist…How to Make College Affordable

Michael can read; Michael can write; but ...will Michael be able to go to college? Having a financial checklist for your child's future plans.
Highest college tuition? A record-breaking $60,000 […]



The Importance of Financial Planning

What will you do with your $5,000,000?
Did you know that the average American will manage approximately $5,000,000 over their life time? Yes, I am talking to you: the schoolteacher, […]