One of the pillars of Self-Wealth is Hope. Hope is a force that drives us, gives us reasons to get up and get moving in the morning, and helps provide […]
Sharing Your Self-Wealth
Many people I know have more wealth than they realize. For them, the definition of wealth is narrow, only encompassing what can be found in your bank account or in […]
Seeing a Down Market as an Opportunity
Where some investors see bad news, others see opportunities. A bear market or a string of down days may not be as terrible as you think. For those with level […]
Financial Security: Moving From Reactive to Proactive
Many of us take life as it comes, rolling with each punch. While that can work well in some cases (and it’s certainly not a bad thing to be adaptable), […]
Finding Common Ground with Everyone
Today’s world can often seem incredibly black and white. Either you support a certain politician (or political party) or you don’t. Either you’re pro-human rights or you aren’t. You believe […]
The Strength (and Size) of US Business
It’s undeniable that we’re going through a turbulent time in the US. Tariffs are threatened, then rescinded; inflation continues to rise, while consumer buying power is decreasing. And the stock […]
Why Trying to Beat the Market is Unwise
Whenever I hear of someone attempting day trading to “make some extra money,” I can’t help but shake my head at the riskiness of this decision and the almost certain […]
One Crucial Reason to Hire a Financial Advisor
As a financial advisor, you may be surprised to hear me say that not everyone needs to hire a professional financial planner. In some instances, individuals (especially those with straightforward […]
How to Build and Protect Your Credit
So many of life’s major purchases and decisions are influenced by something most of us rarely think about: our credit score. A credit score can determine if you can get […]
How Your Upbringing Influences Your Financial Outlook
We tend to carry our family’s influence with us. Just like hazel eyes or freckles might run in the family, so too can personality traits, habits, and behaviors. Some of […]