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Where You Should Put Your Money (And When)
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 - 11:56am | 3159One of the biggest problems people have when it comes to money is figuring out what to do with it and when. Should you save up an emergency fund or pay off your debt first? Should you max out your 401(k) or invest more into your taxable brokerage account? Is it better to pay off your home...
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Income Has No Limit. Or Does It?
Monday, February 26, 2024 - 10:30am | 1163While the prospect of boundless earning potential is undoubtedly enticing, it’s not a free pass to become a spendthrift. Wealth isn’t just about what you make; it’s about what you don’t spend. Recently I’ve noticed several financial commentators posting on this topic....
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Doing The Thing Vs. Selling The Thing
Wednesday, December 20, 2023 - 1:30pm | 1591There’s something I’ve noticed about some people who make lots of money online—they derive the bulk of their income by selling other people on how to do something rather than doing that thing themselves. For example, consider the professional day trader who sells...
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From Reflection To Action: A Financial Tune-Up
Monday, December 11, 2023 - 9:50am | 1314Planning Is Everything With 2024 fast approaching, it’s an opportune time to revisit and reassess your financial goals and your strategy to reach them. Take a moment to reflect on where you spent money this year, and how much. Consider jotting down the details for a clearer perspective. Did...
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It's Prime Time For Goal Setting...
Wednesday, December 6, 2023 - 1:06pm | 53With 2024 fast approaching, it's prime time for setting goals. And for everyone, investing for your future needs to be at the top of the list. For those new to investing or looking for a fresh perspective... Here are 10 ways to invest your first $1,000: (
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47 Terms You Need To Understand By 30
Wednesday, November 15, 2023 - 2:10pm | 72047 Terms Every Investor Needs To Understand By Age 30 (If you want to have a shot at being a millionaire by 40): Asset allocation - the percentage of each asset you own Diversification - when you own different types of assets Mutual fund - a pool of money from investors to invest in groups of...
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Stop Reading Books About Investing
Thursday, November 9, 2023 - 11:09am | 95799% of books on money and investing waste your time. They all share the same core lessons but put it a million different ways. Authenticity is lacking. And the more you read, the more you’ll realize this. That’s why you don’t need to read every book on investing available. You...
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Eliminate Regret In Your 30s And 40s
Wednesday, October 25, 2023 - 11:19am | 401Most people regret how much money they wasted in their 20s. Getting investing right early can help you build tremendous amounts of wealth in your 30s and 40s. Here are 10 money lessons everyone should learn by 30: 1. Asset allocation vs. Asset location. Asset allocation is your mix between stocks,...
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Life Is Expensive: How Do People Do It?
Monday, October 9, 2023 - 11:45am | 1190It all begins with understanding this simple and absolute truth: You will not accumulate any measure of wealth or even get your head above water if you don’t spend less than you earn. To reach financial security you first need to become a savvy saver. Break The Cycle Of Paycheck To...
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Wealth Creation Made Simple
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 11:23am | 732The edges of the financial world are extremely complex. BUT At its core, it's remarkably simple for the average investor. Don't overcomplicate it for yourself. Simply execute these 4 fundamentals to build generational wealth. Let’s get into it: 1. Dollars ≠ Wealth 90% of family...
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Wealth Creation Made Simple
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 11:23am | 732The edges of the financial world are extremely complex. BUT At its core, it's remarkably simple for the average investor. Don't overcomplicate it for yourself. Simply execute these 4 fundamentals to build generational wealth. Let’s get into it: 1. Dollars ≠ Wealth 90% of family...
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The 4 Types Of Leverage To Supercharge Your Income
Tuesday, September 19, 2023 - 1:48pm | 3192Do you know what separates the rich from the superrich? Leverage. And, no, I’m not talking about the “borrowing money to invest” kind of leverage. I’m talking about the leverage that determines how much output you get for each unit of input. For example, Elon Musk...
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Why The Shrinking Personal Saving Rate Is... A Good Sign?
Monday, September 18, 2023 - 3:06pm | 1241Stocks ticked lower last week with the S&P 500 shedding 0.2% to close at 4,450.32. The index is now up 15.9% year to date, up 24.4% from its October 12 closing low of 3,577.03, and down 7.2% from its January 3, 2022 record closing high of 4,796.56. I spent the past week at FutureProof...
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Weathering Financial Storms: Navigating Tail Risk With Confidence
Monday, September 18, 2023 - 1:58pm | 1084We spent the better part of a decade discussing whether the Fed and world banks would move interest rates to 0% or even negative to keep economies chugging along. But then a virus quite literally shut down the global economy with 114 million job losses worldwide. The shock of those lost working...
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The 7 Habits Of Highly Successful Investors
Wednesday, September 13, 2023 - 5:32pm | 714Show me your habits and I'll show you your future. Wealth isn't something that magically happens one day. It's a practice you must stick to for years to see the ultimate payoff. These 7 habits are GUARANTEED to lead to wealth creation. Let's get into it: 1. Your First Priority...