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Our Thoughts On Money

You can't give from an empty cup.

Most of us have the natural want to give. Whether it be to church, charity, or someone who is in need of help, we all want the ability...

Your Largest Wealth Building Tool

When it comes to money, one thing we're all subject to is math. This is especially true when it comes to our income. Our income is the...

Beating Student Loan Debt

A recent USA Today article cited a survey they conducted among college students. Among the students surveyed, 60% of them planned to...

Credit Card Debt...

How many of us could pay cash for a $1,000 car repair, and how many would have to use a credit card? When our clients are going through...

The Dreaded "B" Word

Say it with me: "Budget". According to debt.com, over two-thirds (68%) of all Americans do not use any kind of formal budget to manage...

Albert Einstein & Money

If I told you that Albert Einstein had something to say about money, would you be curious to know what it was? Well, just keep reading!...

The Joneses

You know "The Joneses", right? We've all seen them. A new car every few years, extravagant vacations, and that house! Thanks to social...

Money, Your Child's Education, and You

When we think of the subjects we studied in high school, many of us will recall standard ones such as Math, English, and History (History...

The government shutdown is over. What lesson has it taught us about our own financial situation?

The President announced today, January 25th, that the government shutdown is over and all federal employees will be receiving their back...

I'm a Stay-at-Home parent, and I don't earn an income. I don't need life insurance, right?

First of all, hats off to you. Most people have no idea how hard being a stay-at-home parent is. You good ma'am/sir, are a warrior. Now...

You're telling me I need how much life insurance?!?

You've heard it a million times. You need life insurance. Get life insurance. Get life insurance! "Ok fine. I'll get $100,000 or...