If you haven’t heard me talk about the “lessons learned from a draft horse”, it’s a concept that working in unison with your spouse to accomplish the same result is the most effective way to achieve that said result. While a single draft horse can pull 8,000 lbs., 2 draft horses that haven’t been trained […]
I don’t think we’d been married for 6 months when it happened. And all I remember was feeling like I was repeating myself over and over with no acknowledgement of what I was saying. My wife and I had just finished our budget meeting and were fighting. She was still new to the “zero balanced […]
My brother recently became engaged. Which means miracles do still happen! Just kidding, but he and the rest of the family have anxiously been awaiting for this and are very happy for him. And it’s made me think about what life is like at that stage. As I visited with him recently, I couldn’t help […]
If you believe a fallacy, you limit your potential. And when it comes to building wealth, limiting your potential can be detrimental to your financial future. Find out why a millionaire retirement is a myth that needs to be debunked! Want to change the future of your finances? Schedule a quick discovery call and learn […]
Part 4 of 4 part series You’ve saved up your money, you’ve found the perfect neighborhood, and you can actually afford to make the monthly payments without being stressed. It’s time to buy, right? Not quite… Just because you can afford the loan doesn’t always mean you have afford the house. For new home owners, […]
Part 3 of 4 part series Once you’ve put yourself in a good financial position and determined where you do or don’t want to live, it’s time to get practical in your home buying journey The bottom line is you have to be able to afford your house. Notice I didn’t say you have to […]
“I’d rather have a car payment than a repair bill” said no one who actually understood why a car payment is a bad choice. When it comes to justifying a new car purchase, believing reliability is a factor will cost you dearly. Tired of making bad vehicle decisions? Take a right turn and schedule a […]
Part 2 of 4 part series Family is one of the best things a person can have. But it can also be one of the biggest annoyances. And when you’re buying a house, that blessing or annoyance is something you don’t want to overlook. I’ll just be frank with this tip. Know how close you […]
Part 1 of 4 part series Buying a house is one of the most exciting, most stressful, and most important decisions you will ever make. It’s likely the biggest purchase you’ll ever make for sure. Which means it’s extremely important that you are prepared and don’t rush into buying a house before you’re ready. Let’s […]
This one will probably get me in trouble with some insurance agents. But it drives me nuts when people pay too much money for something they don’t even need. That’s why we’re discussing the difference in Term and Whole life insurance to determine which is actually the better buy. Planning your finances can be hard, […]