It is easy to be driven by fear. In fact, our brains are programmed to respond to anything that prompts anxiety or unease–it’s a survival instinct. But we’re long past […]
Why You Need a Media Vacation
It’s no mystery that the news media profits off of bad news. When there were only a few news channels, reporting tended to be more rational and sane. However, with […]
Why I (a Financial Advisor) Am Not Worried About the Economic Downturn
In the midst of the COVID crisis, I am determined to be a voice of reason and a calming presence. My hope is that my role as a financial advisor […]
Optimism in the Middle of Fear and Panic
I believe that any happy existence should be filled with Purpose, Security, and Hope. These are the three pillars of Self-Wealth—a concept I write about extensively on my website and […]
Keep Calm and Leave Your Investments Alone
The corona virus scare has shaken our entire nation and the globe. People are stocking up on rice, hand sanitizer, and bottled water. Shelves are bare. Flights are being canceled […]
You’re Never Too Old!
You’re never too old to follow your dreams and find your purpose. Though that may seem like pie-in-the-sky thinking, it’s absolutely true. Acclaimed painter Grandma Moses started her artistic career […]
One More (Surprising) Reason to Practice Long Term Investing
If you’d read some of my past posts, it’s no mystery that I’m a proponent of long-term investing. I believe the adage “Good things come to those who wait” is […]
Warm News For Cold Nights (16 happy facts!)
As you’ve probably noticed, a lot of the news you get is not exactly positive. The media loves drama, and that usually means focusing on all the negative things that […]
How to Teach Children Gratitude
It’s easy to want more. In many ways, we are hardwired from an early age to constantly strive for something else—something better. Sometimes that’s fine (the desire for more […]
The hidden (and scary!) cost of commuting
If you’re like many Americans, you hardly give commuting a second thought. Making your daily drive is simply part of the job–it’s not a big deal, right? In truth, all those […]