Inspirational

I recently heard someone say “don’t measure success or failure by the outcome but by the wisdom of your decision that led to that outcome.” Said another way: we can not control the outcome, but we CAN make wise decisions with the information we have available to us. This principle makes perfect sense, but it…

You are in your 20s. Oh the age where you just graduated from college, are starting to earn a paycheck, and living on your own. While the novelty and newfound freedom is fun, make sure to avoid these pitfalls in your 20s: Spending more than you make Using credit cards and not paying them off…

On November 3rd, millions of Americans will cast their vote for the next President of the United States. See below for the hypothetical growth of wealth for an investor who put $1 in the S&P 500 Index in January 1926. The chart lays out the political party of the President in office; red denotes a…

We learn like crazy when things get hard. We grow when we overcome obstacles. We get stronger when we push beyond our comfort zone. We naturally seek comfort and avoid pain yet we are drawn to the beauty that struggle produces… Diamonds are formed only after intense pressure and heat Butterflies emerge after the strain…

Meditate Set goals Read daily Judge less Eat healthy Love yourself Wake up early Start a journal Quit a bad habit Ask for feedback Learn a new skill Believe in yourself Start a new routine Plan a new strategy Learn how to invest Don’t make excuses Stop procrastinating Review your finances IG source: @marketingmentor.in

When asked what my wife’s pet peeve is about me, she will quickly respond with “he wants to discuss our finances too often!” I THINK I’ve gotten better over the years, but I’ll have to ask again! I came up with a saying that I share with my clients…“In order to make money a non-issue,…

I recently finished a fantastic book about eliminating hurry from your life. In it, the author used an analogy that I loved. Mostly because it had to do with running, but it applies here as well! The author likes to sit on his front porch early in the morning. Nearly every day, the same group…

This was written by David Booth, Executive Chairman and Founder of Dimensional Fund Advisors… The murder of George Floyd is the most recent in a long line of injustices against the black community in our country. While reflecting on what our firm can do to help, I came upon something my friend and colleague Bill…

Approximately 1/3 of all annual giving happens in December*. Clearly, there is a deep pull in us to help others around the Holiday season. Act on that and donate money or time to an organization you believe in! Not sure where to start? Answer these questions: What local organizations are doing great stuff in your…

Kind of related to the last blog post which challenged us to think about the long term purpose of our money, I challenge you to think about your TIME this holiday season. How are you spending your time each day? Are you allocating it to the things that are most dear and important to you?…

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