Tax filing deadline is 3 months away, but many Americans will file their tax return way before the deadline. That’s because a majority of Americans [75% in 2017] receive a refund every year. No doubt you’re eager to get YOUR money back as soon as possible! But first, you’ve got a decision to make. Should you file your own return or hire a tax pro?
Read MoreThere’s an ongoing debate about eating at restaurants vs. eating at home. It focuses on the typical argument, which of the two is less expensive.
Read MoreHave you or would you co-sign a loan for a family member of a friend? Here are 6 good reasons why you should NEVER do it!
Read MoreOver the years I’ve made more wrong financial decisions than I can count. As I look back on these decisions there’s a common denominator that’s part of each of them. Can you guess what it is?
Read MoreThe holiday season is upon us. It's that wonderful time of the year. I love Christmas! But I must confess, I get a bit cynical because of the consumerism that accompanies this season.
Read MoreI really HATE monthly budgets. Yes, you’ve read that correctly! I hate that a large majority of budget plans and apps reinforce and perpetuate a month to month existence.
Read MoreIf you want to be financially successful and achieve your goals there’s one practice you can incorporate today that will virtually guarantee your success.
Read MoreAn important piece to financial well-being and success is maintaining a low level of debt. Ideally, it’s better if you carry no debt, especially revolving debt. Debt is a robber. It steals from your hard-earned income by adding interest to the cost of the things you buy.
Read MoreWhat if I told you that one decision can be the difference between being able to retire comfortably or having to work for the rest of your life.
Read MoreLately I’ve been keenly aware of the lack of margin that exist in my life. This isn’t true about every area of my life, but it’s certainly true regarding my work.
How much do you know about your credit score? If you don’t know your credit score or don’t understand how it’s calculated, you stand a good chance of loosing thousand if not hundreds of thousands of dollars over your lifetime.
Read MoreAccording to a recent survey by CareerBuilder 78% of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. I wish this was a new development but in reality it’s been going on for some time.
Read MoreHabits are powerful. They can propel you toward greatness or keep you from it. For the most part, habits are driven by the subconscious part of our mind. This can be good and bad.
Read MoreDo you have a hard time saving money? Do you find yourself constantly having to rob your saving account to get through an emergency? You’re not alone.
Read MoreMost people think the best way to become financially free is to make more money. Although more money can help, how you manage money is the real indicator of whether you will ever achieve true financial freedom.
Read MoreIt’s not a secret that I’m a number’s guy. Most people who know me, if asked would say, ”Oh Yeah! Leo’s a number’s guy, especially when it involves finances.”
Read MoreViews on money are vast. Start a conversation about any aspect of money and you’ll soon have people offer up their views, opinions, and expertise.
Read MoreSteve was a successful manager at a local company in his town. As he was siting in my office describing his situation I could sense the enormous stress he was under. He made a good wage, enough to adequately care for him and his family, yet his finances were a mess.
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