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

When you think about leveraging assets, you might think about millionaires buying stocks, real estate and gold bars. You might feel like you can’t build a sustainable financial future without saving half your income and spending it on volatile stocks. The truth is: You’ve got “hidden” assets you could leverage to start growing your wealth […] Read more

If you’re an entrepreneur, you know all about creating value for your customers. But if you’re like most entrepreneurs, you don’t value yourself enough. Maybe you even watch others succeed and feel like an amateur. Here’s the truth about running your own business: If you don’t value yourself, no one else will. But if you […] Read more

Is the entrepreneurial mindset or the employee mindset better? Why are some startup founders broke while others get rich working a 9 to 5? It’s not about talent or skill.  Both can have plenty of those and still struggle with money. Becoming and staying wealthy starts with your mindset. Entrepreneurs and employees think differently about […] Read more

“Recession Resistant.”  It’s the dream of every business owner, entrepreneur, self-employed, freelancer or independent contractor. When times are good, running your own business is a dream. But in times of crisis, you realize you can’t buy food with hard work, independence and passion. And you don’t need a global pandemic to have a recession. Something […] Read more

The stock market is plummeting, most businesses are closed and the International Monetary Fund just declared a global recession. You might feel like you need to hunker down and grow your wealth once the crisis is over. But you don’t have to give up on your financial dreams. In fact, now is the best time […] Read more

Your finances aren’t just about you. If you’ve got a boyfriend, girlfriend or spouse, you probably want to consult with them before you make a choice.  They likely have some serious questions. Maybe for you, it’s not a significant other but a “superior officer.”  You go to a parents or aunt or uncle for help […] Read more

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

When it comes to your financial path, “financial flexibility” might not be the first words that come to mind. Investing, saving and budgeting are all great ways to make your money work FOR you over the course of your lifetime And while they reduce your money worries, they can make you worry about money when […] Read more