Category: Personal
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You Need This Free Software Program
It is rarely that I recommend software and even more rare that the software I would recommended is free. However, I came across this program yesterday that everyone needs to download, install and USE!! When working with clients, I ask them to quantify their household possessions. Most have no idea what they have nor what…
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Thanks for the Wakeup Call
This morning I did something good. As my wife came in the kitchen, I asked her if I could make her the same wondeful money saving breakfast that I was having. She tried, politely, to say she appreciated the offer and then kindly pointed out why she was turning down the offer. She went on…
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What to Keep, What to Pitch
There have been times when I have been accused of being a pack-rat. Honestly, sometimes the accusations have been true. However, when it comes to financial paperwork many of you may have a similar problem. It is very easy to hoard more than we should and sometimes even easier to just pitch it out. What…
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Labor Day Weekend!
This is the first opportunity I have had to post my blog today. Not much to say, but to wish everyone a great, long, holiday weekend. It is kind of sad, but unofficially it is the end of summer. Kids back in school and vacations over. Folks in the north are going to start feeling…
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Loving Life
This afternoon I will be attending the funeral of a man who I never met. In fact, I am not sure I ever saw him. However, his wife, daughter and son-in-law are friends of mine and our family. This past weekend another tragedy. A couple who used to attend our church were involved in a…
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Social Media
I am trying my best to understand and properly use this new “social media” thing. It sounds great and, quite frankly, I like remaining in contac tiwht people. However, it seems as if we might be taking this a little too far.At Financial Focus, right now I use Twitter. My address to financialfocus1. I am…