Don’t Splurge Yet: Luxury Brands to Skip Until You’re Financially Secure
I remember when a client came to me expressing that her husband was addicted to buying luxury watches. The most random thing ever, right? But this seemingly “random” interest was racking up the couple $4,000 a month. Don’t get me wrong, I would never tell a client not to splurge on what they love, but […]
Stop this Mindset trap if you want to manage your money like the rich
It’s tax time and you’re expecting a tax refund. You decide “this is my vacation money”. Meanwhile, you have credit card debt to pay off. What makes you see this money differently than if you would’ve gotten it in a paycheck? Mental accounting. Mental accounting is a behavioral bias that leads you to treat money […]
Why Our Minds Let Us Overspend:
In my 20 years of banking and investments, I’ve given a lot of people advice and what hurt me the most are the people that would hear me explain EXACTLY what to do to become wealthy but would end up broke anyway. Why? It was all in their money mindset. The Problem Even when we […]
Why You Need a Legacy Contact
Did you know that if you die, you lose all your intellectual property on your phone and on your google drive? All your pictures, videos, documents…..GONE Here’s a simple step that can change that! —> Set up a Legacy Contact What is a Legacy Contact? A Legacy Contact is someone you designate to manage your digital […]
The Link Between Money and Negative Affirmations
Have you ever walked into a fancy restaurant or an expensive department store and feel like you don’t belong? If so, chances are you grew up in a low income household and this is your money mindset working against you. Certain situations trigger deep rooted belief systems you didn’t know you had – beliefs like […]
Why Failure Can Transform Your Life: The Neuroscience Behind It
Do you remember the first time you learned to ride a bike? Maybe you were nervous about failing but the excitement to master your new found skill was enough to overcome that fear. Scraped knees weren’t gonna keep you from accomplishing your goal so even when you failed, your mind was focused on the outcome […]
Dating & Money: Is She A Gold Digger Or Just A Woman?
Let’s cut to the chase and dive into why mastering your finances could be the KEY to finding love. You might be thinking this is ‘gold digger mentality’ but hear me out for a minute. As a financial advisor, I’ve worked with both women and men for decades. I hear both sides of the story […]
Your Child Support Payments Don’t Buy You Love
I recently had a client of mine tell me how upset he was at his children for not calling him or wanting to spend time with him. “I pay thousands in child support every month and I don’t even get a phone call or a thank you” he said angrily. “Your child support payments don’t […]
Documents You Need NOW Before You Die: A Comprehensive Guide
No one likes to think about death, but if it wasn’t for death, life wouldn’t be so exciting. It’s like winning… you don’t know how good it feels unless you’ve lost. Yes, everyone’s going to die… even you. And me. Handling these documents NOW puts you and your family at ease and ensures that your […]
How Old Should Your Kids Be When You Teach Them About Money?
Short Answer: As soon as they can count. Long Answer: When my son was 11 he wanted a $500 Gaming Computer. I remember thinking “I don’t even buy myself a $500 computer so why the hell would I pay that much for him to pay games??” Most middle class parents would use this as an […]