5 Crucial Lessons I Learned by Starting My Own Business
As a kid, I had no aspirations of being a business owner or entrepreneur. I was a baseball card collector investing way too much money in Jose Canseco baseball cards. (That probably ranks as one of the worst investments I’ve ever made, but, hey – I was just a kid). Even going into college, I really didn’t know what I …
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Navy Federal Credit Union Review
You probably won’t be surprised to hear there are over 6,000 banks and another 6,000 credit unions in the United States. You can’t drive down the road without passing at least a dozen different banks. If you’re looking for a new bank, it can be an overwhelming search. Each bank or credit union is going to offer different products, accounts, …
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How to Become a Certified Financial Planner (CFP)
I get asked pretty frequently about what the requirements are to become a Certified Financial Planner™ and what I went through to achieve the designation. Knowing there are over 800,000 people who can be considered “financial advisors” to some degree, I knew I had to differentiate myself. But it wasn’t all about being different; it was also about having a …
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How to Invest in Real Estate (12 Different Ways!)
Most investment portfolios and retirement plans are invested in stocks and fixed-income investments. But real estate is an excellent portfolio diversification because it’s a “hard asset.” As well, the long-term investment performance of real estate is hard to argue with. Adding some real estate to your portfolio can improve your investment returns over the long haul. Real estate is a …
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How to Avoid Money and Marriage Problems
Leaving the toilet seat up. <Guilty> Not noticing she got her hair trimmed a 1/4 of an inch. <A 1/4 of an inch, really? Does any guy notice this? > Pretending to not hear the newborn crying in the middle of the night. <Busted!> Trying to fix the problem instead of just listening. <Still haven’t figured this one out> In …
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Your Last Will and Testament
Creating an estate plan, writing down your last will and testaments, and identifying a healthcare proxy doesn’t seem like a fun way to spend a weekend. However, organizing your end-of-life paperwork and making sure you have a plan for your finances are some of the most important tasks you can complete as an adult. After all, you don’t want your …
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