WEEKLY QUOTE“It’s not what happens to you that determines how far you will go in life; it is how you handle what happens to you.” - Zig Ziglar WEEKLY TIP If you want to leave your company on your terms, make sure you leave enough time...
Create a pool of healthcare dollars that will grow in any market. How will you pay for long term care? The sad fact is that most people don’t know the answer to that question. But a solution is available. As baby boomers leave their careers behind, long...
Gauging the economic and market impact of the storm. Hurricane Sandy’s fury has exacted a considerable and tragic toll. Even with the relief efforts now underway, it will be some time before things return to normal in many communities. How has Sandy impacted Main Street, Wall...
WEEKLY QUOTE“To conquer fear is the beginning of wisdom.” - Bertrand Russell WEEKLY TIP Your will, trust and powers of attorney should be reviewed regularly, once a year if possible. Time can alter priorities and intentions. WEEKLY RIDDLE Einstein’s Riddle: A man meets a bear in a...
WEEKLY QUOTE“Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.” - Soren Kierkegaard WEEKLY TIP If you’re shopping for a homeowner policy, feel free to ask for a discount. If you can demonstrate that you are taking steps to reduce risk, you may be...
WEEKLY QUOTE“Loyalty to a petrified opinion never yet broke a chain or freed a human soul.” - Mark Twain WEEKLY TIP We all have impulses that can make us spend more and save less. Recognizing them can help us to improve our financial behaviors. WEEKLY RIDDLE What is the...
What do you do when you’re self-employed or commission-reliant? When your income stream is uneven, you must deal with some distinct financial issues. Besides cash flow, what do you do about your tax strategy? How should you try to save? If you are self-employed, what...
WEEKLY QUOTE“Live out of your imagination, not your history.” - Stephen R. Covey WEEKLY TIP If you are serious about buying a home, getting pre-approved by a lender can give you a better chance of making a serious offer. WEEKLY RIDDLE I nearly always lie on a surface, and I...
WEEKLY QUOTE“People often say that motivation doesn’t last. Well, neither does bathing – that’s why we recommend it daily.” - Zig Ziglar WEEKLY TIP As you retire, look at the changes in your expenses. Will your mortgage soon be paid off? What business-related expenses will disappear, and what...
WEEKLY QUOTE“All right, I am corny. But I think there are about 140 million people in this country just as corny as I am.” - Walt Disney WEEKLY TIP If you are expecting a child, take a moment to calculate the amount left on your mortgage and to roughly...