Update on the Market and Media, September 20, 2006
The following statement is harsh but true: Most individuals are not going to become affluent because they take the easy way out in the majority of th…
Update on the markets and media, September 2006
Episode #15 of the Money-Guy Podcast GRQ? “Get Rich Quick” with Real Estate Investing = Fool’s Gold Stay up late at night and you can not miss the fo…
Recap of the recent financial markets, August 2006
The majority of subscriber questions that I receive focus on 401ks and other employer provided retirement plans. I have finally recognized that I nee…
Episode 13 of the Money-Guy Podcast For this episode of the Money-Guy Podcast, Brian answered subscriber emails, so there will be no show notes. Than…
Credit is also a great lead in to the Power of Debt. Debt gets a bad rap by most financial professionals and there is a reason. Unfortunately most in…
Being Serious Credit is truly powerful: If used correctly it can help make your life much easier including Buying or refinancing real estate Earn yo…
Investment Lemmings-Don't Become One! The last two weeks have been big losing days for stock investments. Since May, Morgan Stanley's EAFE Index, whi…
On May 17, 2006, President Bush signed into law the Tax Increase Prevention and Reconciliation Act of 2005. Many income tax benefits expired at the e…
Basic Goal Planning: Short Term= Anything less than 5-7 years. Long Term= Anything greater than the 7-year holding period. For more information, go …
The Importance of Wills and Estate Planning Wills Help You With: Funeral Arrangements Disposing of your property Names a guardian for your minor ch…
While not great investments, cars are important purchases for most of us. Beyond how we feel driving them, they're expensive to buy, own, and operate…
Financial Chaos Topic: Choosing a Financial Professional The US Securities Exchange Commission (SEC) says the best advice it can give you about how …
Steps To Take If You Come Into a Financial Windfall Create breathing room for yourself Screw your head down to your shoulders Organize a Financial T…
Common Deductions That Too Many People Miss 1. Non-cash Contribution 2. New Points on Refinancing 3. Old Points on Refinancing 4. Health Insurance Pr…
New and Exciting Update!! Next Financial Chaos Topic: Tax Preparation and Planning with special guest co-host Brandon Verner, CPA, a partner with Ver…
Why Big Insurers Are Staying Away From This Year's Hot Investment Product from the December 14th, 2005 Wall Street Journal by Jonathan Clements Choos…