In today’s fast-paced world, time is a precious commodity. As individuals, we often find ourselves juggling multiple responsibilities and struggling to strike a balance between our personal and professional lives. This is where the invaluable role of a financial advisor comes into play. By entrusting the management of our finances to a professional, we free…
Financial and economic uncertainty can come without warning, which is why it’s important to have a plan in case a recession occurs. With some careful budgeting and planning, you can not only survive a recession but end up with new spending habits and opportunities that can help you thrive. Here are some of the best…
Don’t be Fooled by Low-Interest Rates. On New Year’s Eve, I was struck by the fact that everyone kept referring to 2020 as the Roaring Twenties. Really, is that what we want to call it? The Roaring Twenties!? Do you know what happened after the end of the Roaring Twenties?
How I Serve My Family While Preparing for Winter
I am not afraid to admit it. I serve at the pleasure of my wife. While watching Games of Thrones, I was ready to bend the knee every weekend. Personally, I wanted more than to not die a fiery death by dragons.
I know you can’t tell, but I am freaking the hell out over here. You see, my freak outs are different than most. I tend to hold them deep inside where ordinary people can’t see them. We keep getting bad news every day, and freaking out is bound to happen in a situation like this.
I know; “get a mental divorce” sounds like horrible advice. “Experts” will tell you to stay engaged—feel each other feelings. I say you have to protect your mental health and set boundaries with your spouse during this time.
Many individuals look forward to their wedding day. The realization that we have found the one person that we hope to spend the rest of our lives with is exciting. The excitement builds as the preparations ensue.
So recently, I’ve been getting e-mails and phone calls because people are thinking about getting into the business of stock trading. I understand, everyone wants financial freedom, and if this is a way of making money, why not? I have doctors, lawyers, and engineers who are ready to call the bottom of the market, and every time the market goes back up, they get depressed because they didn’t buy the previous bottom.
The week of March 16, 2020, was rough. On Friday the 13th, we were told to take our germ-carrying kids, go home, and don’t come back. As a parent, I have to tell you… I was screaming internally. I wasn’t prepared for this. I get it; for the greater good, I should keep my kids at home, but what do you want me to do with them ALL week? My wife nor I had time to make the appropriate adjustments to handle the additional workload that was placed upon us.
If you have friends who don’t value you or who drain you emotionally, or maybe your coworkers are toxic, that keeps you from being your best. It keeps you from coming up with ideas to better your life.
