The other evening I gave thirteen scholarships to high school seniors headed to college. As part of our scholarship application process, each student needs to submit a paper on how they plan to change the world. I had the privilege
Isn’t happiness built on optimism? After all, aren’t we happier if we believe our spouse loves us, that we are good at what we do, and that we make a difference in the lives of others? We can’t always know
Every day we are engaged in a battle. You may not realize it but every day there’s a war being waged against you, your lasting happiness and financial success. It’s the War for Your Wallet. How many battles have you
Benjamin Franklin said it best, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, expect death and taxes.” We prepare for our taxes every year. We also prepare for every major life event, including our graduation, marriage, and the
We are all unique. Our differences are vast and we don’t always agree. However, in many ways we are also similar. Most of us want to retire. If retirement is a focus for so many, or maybe has become an
It is interesting how our attitudes dictate actions. My job is to help people be prudent, but what does “prudence” mean? It means being reasonable with your actions and desires so that we put probability of success on our side.
It is interesting how we make decisions, take actions and affect our futures. Most of us are smart people. We think we have control of our lives, our actions and where we are going. But do we? For some reason
Which one is right for you? With the American economy making a slow but steady recovery, it may be a good time to look at getting back into the housing market, be it finding a new home for your family