Do you ever think about where your life would be had you made different decisions? Every decision, good or bad, impacts your life farther than you realize. Many times, the decision ends up being a domino effect that we don’t even notice…yet it sets the course for what will happen years down the road. And […]
Ever been attracted to shiny objects? No I’m not talking about little gadgets that glimmer in the sunlight and make you curious. I’m talking about the opportunities that seem attractive but don’t actually provide any benefit to your life. We’ve all experienced the distraction. We see a cool thing in a store ad, come across […]
What’s the best way to eat an elephant? One bite at a time… It’s easy to get overwhelmed by our finances, our goals, our to-do list. Really, life in general can be more than we know how to handle sometimes. But the best way to attain success is to keep moving forward. Keep putting one […]
The beauty of having a budget is you have permission to spend money. You don’t have to worry about having enough to pay the bills, buy food or save for retirement because every category is accounted for. That means if there’s money in the category, and it won’t clear the balance, you’re ok to spend […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
When a crisis hits, especially one that affects the economy and jobs, there are often three kinds of people. Those that are ready, those that aren’t and those that should’ve been. Which group do you fall into? Watch the video to find out. Don’t wait until another crisis or job loss happens to decide you […]