I’ve always been fascinated with how to build wealth and why some people have lots of money and others don’t. So when I started a financial education business and people told me money matters were boring, I really had to think about their perspective. I concluded they were right…I mean if I viewed money as it’s taught – all columns of numbers and like an accountant, then I’d think it was boring too.
Good Debt and Bad Debt
Are you asking, “Is all debt bad?” Recently I overheard people talking about being so uncomfortable having debt, they wanted to pay off their home mortgage. Is that the right way to be thinking? Let’s examine why that may not be the case and learn about when debt is “good” and when it’s “bad”. Here are 8 tips for you:…
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The 12 Most Important Retirement Concerns
For most people over the age of 50, retirement is an important goal. Today more than ever, workers and investors are concerned where to invest for retirement and how to protect their assets. According to recent surveys, these are the 3 most important concerns today: 1. Health – Did you know 87% of women believe their health care costs in…
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Creating Your Legacy
I think more and more about what my legacy will be. It began almost five years ago, when my husband suddenly died. I was thinking about HIS legacy, and how I could affect it. These days I think more about what benefit I will leave the world for having crossed this way. Your legacy doesn’t have to be a “big”…
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Why I Begin With “Your Wealthy Mindset”
Have you ever noticed your family circumstances influence how you think about money? Working with clients, I’ve noticed that there are beliefs they often have that come from their parents. Their parents have habits from when they grew up (we’ll never be rich), how their parents acted while they grew up (mom or dad were spenders or savers), or the experiences they had while…
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The Magic of Belief
What does belief have to do with finances? Everything! What I’m about to share with you has nothing to do with what I learned in the financial industry. It was never discussed. Where I learned it was from reading books, being an athlete, and applying it in my life. I realized, belief creates our reality. It creates our possibilities. It creates…
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The 8 Steps to Wealth, #1/8
Step One: Mindset The foundation of wealth is built upon how you think. Are you “feeling poor” or do you have an “attitude of gratitude?” Are you living in the moment or are you comparing with the past? What are you doing to take care of yourself and make sure you are ok, while the economy’s still suffering? How we…
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An Interesting Forecast by James Turk
James Turk, author of The Collapse of the Dollar and How to Profit From It, has written a very interesting article about the current condition of the dollar and the gold market (the two are inseparably related). Here are his insights: “Conditions are ripe for another short squeeze, which was a key element of my forecast for this year. Several big…
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Time and Tax Saving Tips
If you’re like me, tax time is one of my least favorite times of the year. There’s a lot of stress associated with getting your taxes done. You already have a busy schedule and to add doing your taxes on top of that can be a nightmare. That’s why I’ve put together some ideas and tips to make it easier…
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Huffington Post Exposes Gold Ponzi Scheme
Wow, I can’t believe the news that’s breaking! Yesterday a big story broke in the Huffington Post, and it is huge, but unknown news to many. I’ve been communicating the importance of this to your wealth over the last year, and thankfully, it is gaining more visibility now. You’ve GOT to read these articles. Finally a reporter put all the…
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