Threats of nuclear war, racial, social, political unrest; a world deeply divided in so many ways…yet the stock market is at an all-time high. How? Today, a red car speeds …
Inheritance: Is Education the Modern-Era Farm?
As the cost of college rises, and careers become more high-tech, there’s a growing sense among many families with young children that the very thing their kids will need – …
Cufr Baby! A Face Without A Name
It happened! Yesterday at 4:57 PM, Carie gave birth to a 7 pound, 12 ounce baby girl! Yes, it was early and very much unexpected…so unexpected that we have yet …
Insurance Isn’t For the ‘Average’
There’s so much discussion of insurance these days, with politicians on both sides engaged in battle over what’s best for the ‘average American.’ Of course, the result of this debate …
The No-News-Good-News Stock Market – And A Baby Update
In case you haven’t noticed, the stock market continues its march forward and upward. In fact, the DOW has risen from a value of 15,660 back on February 11th of …
Match the Money To the Need
I did a radio show interview a few years ago when my book was first published. The host of the show asked me, “What’s one piece of advice you’d offer …
If You Knew, Would You Act Differently?
If you want to see my heart break, tell me a story about a family ripped apart by money quarrels. I just cannot stand to think that relationships once valued …
Inching Closer Toward Recession
It’s coming, can you feel it? The next recession is getting closer and closer, there’s no doubt. How do I know this? Simply put, recessions happen and we haven’t had …
Healthcare May Be Broken, But Your Retirement Plan Doesn’t Need To Be
Live on less than you earn, pay less interest on debts than you receive on your assets, mind your taxes, and you’ll be fine. It sounds so simple, and it …
The Magic Of Disney
It’s “the happiest place on earth” they say. Having just returned from a week’s vacation with my family at Disney World in Orlando, I thought I’d share a few thoughts …