When GPS first hit the scene, you know, that voice in the car that tells you where and when to turn, relationships were changed forever. No longer were spouses engaging …
The Power in Selling Your Old Stuff
When I bought the camera, I was filled with hope and excitement. Like you, I have a camera on my phone, and while it’s pretty amazing, I had this desire …
The Breakeven Analysis: Becoming a Cowboy
Predicting the future is hard. When I was a kid, I was going to grow up to be either the quarterback for the Dallas Cowboys or a semi-truck driver. It …
Breakthrough in a Box
When an Amazon box arrives at the front door, it’s an exciting moment. Is it…for me? Boy, I sure hope so (having forgotten what I may have ordered in the …
Did You Know?
Did You Know… The US saw 675,000 new people become millionaires last year? We archive our articles and newsletters on our website? We place each article into a ‘Planning Strategies’ …
The Great Decluttering
For everything there is a season. For many of you, it’s time to declutter. Nobody is forcing you to declutter, but you’re probably feeling that desire on some level. Looking …
Back To The Basics: Having a Budget vs. Budgeting
One of the most critical – and often overlooked – aspects of planning a successful retirement is the estimating of expenses during retirement. The ability to project what your lifestyle …
Sobering Statistics For Women, Maybe More So For Men
When I read this, it almost knocked me over. 80% of men die married, 80% of women die single 80% of centenarians are women As the subject of this article …
Consider the Platinum Rule
Nobody said it would be easy to care for the needs of others. Whether as a parent to young children, adult children, or caregiver to your own aging parents, setting …
How Do You Steer A Hot Air Balloon?
How does a balloon rise? Hot air. How does a balloon fall? Cooler air. But how does one steer a hot air balloon? The short answer is wind, but like …
