Now is a great time for entrepreneurs to start or expand a business and this financial guide can help. There have been many changes that have negatively impacted our economy, but things are starting to shift. Many businesses who have survived are actively looking for...

Why does insurance often provide peace of mind?  Here’s the thing about insurance; I don’t think anything bad is going to happen to you. But if it did, the impact would be catastrophic. Because of that, we buy insurance.  When we know we have insurance...

Is it possible to crash proof your retirement?  While it may not be possible to completely remove all risk from your financial life, there are a lot of things you can do to position yourself for success.  Nobody knows if the stock market will go up or down...

Can you remember the first person to tell you, “Save that money?” Was it a parent? Maybe a boss at your first job?   You and I both know the importance of saving money. But why is it so hard to actually do? We’re pulled in a lot of different directions and...

What does it mean to pay yourself first? It means you start putting the needs of you and your loved ones ahead of everyone else- exactly where they should be.  It means before you pay anyone else; you allocate money to your priorities.  Not enough of us are...

When interviewing potential retirement plan consultants, it’s helpful to know the right questions to ask. Retirement plans are complex, and depending on your experience, potentially confusing. They’re also important from a recruiting and retention standpoint, and...

I think I can help you retire happy and do the things you want.  Remember that television show, Golden Girls? It was about four women who lived together in a house in Miami. Is that how you envision your golden years? If not, how will your retirement look? ...

I’m glad you’re interested in debt free living, but it will require more than just interest. It will require commitment and sacrifice as well.  Once it happened that a mother brought her young son to see the Dalai Lama. She waited in line and when it was her turn...

Have you been asking yourself, "How do I get ahead financially?" How do you think about your finances?  Do you think about them more like a sprint, or a marathon? I don’t think there’s a right or wrong answer.  Depending on what you’re trying to accomplish, either...