Do You Want To BE Wealthy Or Just LOOK Wealthy?
Wednesday, March 23
I thought the two were interchangeable. If I'm building wealth, don't I get to fly first class and have a pool installed? The short answer: No.Growing up, I was taught a Puritan work ethic and classic New England practicality. A p...
Defend Yourself!
Tuesday, November 03
Fantasy sports. Do you play? If not, chances are you're at least familiar. You bet on individual players and your winnings (plus bragging rights) depend on their performance. You analyze. You read. You listen to the guys on ESPN. You may even gather with your fellow enthusiast...
Of Chainsaws, Ethiopia and Disco Music
Tuesday, October 20
When someone asks "What can I do for you?" how do you respond?A. Nothing, I'm fine.B. I doubt YOU could really help ME.C. I need a latte and someone to pick up my dry cleaning.This is not one of those magazine-type quizzes where we analyze your personality type. I just want to open the discussi...
Rush-ed Photos, Belated Careers
Monday, September 21
Who would be willing to hire you in a new field, or for a new type of job? Major League Pitcher Randy Johnson was a photojournalist for his school newspaper as a college student. That would have been his profession, except he happened to have a left arm that allowed for him to throw a baseball...
When Is A "Long" Answer Really A Short Answer?
Thursday, September 17
I sat next to Nathan Long, CEO of Quest IRA, Inc as he talked about using your 401k to earn greater than market returns.The Question: I currently have an active 401k. Can I move some of that money to a Self Directed IRA to invest it myself? The Answer: If you’re still employed by that company, t...
Is it illegal to sell your property? It might be if...
Tuesday, September 15
Owners and Investors may have to wait to sell. And here's why:The laws relating to foreclosure in Florida have recently changed. The story might be best told through the experience of the Schumachers of Jacksonville, who moved into a rental property in 2013. The owner told them up front that ...