Mistakes We Make with Our Children about Money
There’s nothing more disturbing to me that watching some of my clients feel obligated to take care of every financial need their child has.  I’m not surprised by this behavior, however, because I think it stems from a cultural expectation that began with the Baby Boomer generation around the end of World War II.  It’s my belief that young couples who began having childrenv (read more)
3 Simple Improvements to Your Finances You Can Make in Less than a Month
By the time people come to see me, they’re usually in severe financial distress.  They are always amazed at how quickly they can begin to turn their troubles around by making the following improvements, simultaneously: (read more)
Credit Card Limits Could be Based on Where You Live
Did you know that your credit card limits could be affected by where you live?  Some of my clients have had their spending limits reduced on American Express cards and have inquired with the company.  You might be shocked to hear some of their reasons for the reduction: (read more)
My Take on Playing the Markets
With the volatility of the markets and how much has been lost over the last year in 401(k)s, IRAs, and other retirement options that were staked on the markets, many have lost faith in using it to fund retirement.  I’m not a big believer of the average consumer playing the market for the purpose of funding retirement.  That’s because the average consumer doesn’t know how, (read more)
Advice on Debt Elimination Sounds Good on the Surface but Doesn't Quite Hit the Mark on All Points...
Okay, this is going to be thorough, but for anyone out there who keeps getting ridiculous advice about how to get out of debt (including just throwing in the towel and declaring bankruptcy without doing your homework on that front) you need to read this: (read more)
Make More Money...Think Outside the W-2 Box
In today’s economy, the need to make more money is paramount. But most people I talk to feel trapped in their W-2 jobs, either having taken a pay cut, dissatisfied with the amount they make and knowing that salary increases are unlikely, (read more)
You Take Risks Every Day...Do You Really Know How to Manage Them Wisely?
We all face many different kinds of risks in our lives.  Market risks; interest rate changes; failing health; fire, water, and earthquake damages; auto accidents; and marital problems top the list, with many others that go unmentioned. (read more)
What's the Deal with Estate Tax in 2010?
One of my blog readers sent me a questions about estate tax I thought I’d share with everyone, along with my response:

“I heard that the estate tax ended in 2009 and that there isn’t anything set for 2010, and that it will re-appear in 2011 at a higher rate.  Is this true?
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Responses to My Clients' Questions about the Healthcare Reform Act
I have had several clients ask me what I think about the Healthcare Reform Act and how it will affect all the work I do with them to help get their finances under control. 

They get very distressed after working with me on applying Money Mastery principles and changing their whole life around
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My Predictions about the Auto Industry
Since mortgage loans have dried up as housing values have dropped, another future problem is starting to show its ugly head...car loans. (read more)
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