When we consider investing money to grow our wealth, most of us think of the stock market. In theory, it’s easy: Constantly buy shares, watch their value grow over time and cash out when you want to retire. But in practice, things are more complicated. The history of the market is filled with stories of […] Read more
2020 was a crazy year. We saw a lot of uncertainty, a stock market roller coaster, and many financial disasters. We all hope 2021 will be better – both for our social lives and our finances. Many people have set lofty goals like paying off their mortgage early, finally investing to grow their wealth, or […] Read more
“Robo-advisors” promise to automate your investing and grow your wealth. What most people love most is that they do it all for free… or almost free. Many have no transaction fees or asset under management fees. Those who do have fees keep them low. As you may know, fees can destroy your compound growth. Obviously, […] Read more
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Like any personal finance vehicle, whole life insurance is hotly debated: Some people love it, others can’t stand it. Comment on YouTube But neither die-hard fans nor red-faced haters will help you make a sensible decision. And when you don’t make decisions, the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle continues. In this episode, you’ll find out when whole life […] Read more
Learn from Ashley Barnhart’s experience to discover how you can find your WHY. We all know we’re supposed to save money. But most of us don’t know what for. Why save to buy something later when you can buy the same thing now? This week’s guest is Ashley Barnhart. She hosts the Adult Struggles […] Read more
Tax refunds are fun to receive but could they be eating away at your long term wealth building? Comment on YouTube Do you depend on your tax refund as a forced savings strategy? You’re too likely to spend that money if it ends up in your bank account. So, you send it to the […] Read more
When you’re in a financial pinch, it’s easy to think making more money fixes everything. But even rich people often live paycheck to paycheck because of their spending habits. If you want a smart, stable financial future, you don’t have to double your income. Whether you’re making $40,000 a year or $400,000 a year, you […] Read more
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How does your financial destiny compare? It’s easy to get jealous on social media because it seems like everybody is sipping Mai Tai’s on the beach, financially independent and nobody cares that guac costs extra. Meanwhile, you’re saving your money, planning for emergencies and controlling your spending. But what if you’re actually better off? Most […] Read more
To get the wealth and freedom you deserve, you need to find your own path. In this episode, you’ll find out how to keep too much advice from sabotaging your finances and ultimately your legacy. How do you build wealth and freedom? who do you listen to? If you’ve ever researched personal finance or wealth […] Read more
In a perfect world, you’d probably want yourself and all your loved ones to be wealthy and happy without worrying about money. Unfortunately, the world makes it easy to think you can either create positive experiences for yourself or for others—and that doing something for yourself takes away from the time you can impact others. […] Read more
