Category: Personal
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18 Years Are Gone
It seems like yesterday, but now 18 years have passed. My youngest daughter turns 18 today. Like you and your children, I remember 18 years ago today for several reasons. First, we were so excited that she would be born within just a few miles of our house. Second, it was the day my father-in-law…
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New Year, Now What?
Well, it is here. 2011 has made it on the scene. After all the planning and anticipation, the new year has arrived. Now what? What are your plans in this year? I mean, hopefully, you are not going to let this year fly by too are you? I have some new goals of things to…
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Most Important Day of My Financial Life
A few years ago, November 15, 2003 to be exact, my wife and I committed to getting our financial life in order. I can remember a few things about that day, but one thing I recall is our level of commitment. I recall that because I see clients who are partially committed, just like my…
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Will Your Social Media Catch Up With You?
Twitter, Facebook, Myspace – the list goes on and on. Are you part of the social media craze? I am, I guess. My Twitter presence was first and Facebook quickly followed. Honestly, I spend very little time on either. They are linked together and I do most of my activity on Twitter. To further be…
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Does Your Financial Past Haunt You?
It is here, that frightful time that we call Halloween. Over the next several days, many will take part in this annual event in an effort to scare or be scared. For many, when you think of your personal finances you are frightened more than once a year. Your financial past scares you to death.…
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New Approach To Christmas Giving
The holiday season is quickly approaching. As I write this, we are exactly two months from Christmas. Some of you have prepared, but most have not. Many seem to forget each year that Chrstmas comes in December. While they have all year long to save and prepare that big day always sneaks up on them…