In a Perfect World So you have landed your dream job, you are well respected, and you are on the fast track to becoming one of your company’s leaders. An ever-rising salary coupled with the satisfaction from working in a company you love sounds like a dream come true. However, this scenario is more of…
A Road Less Traveled One topic that people usually do not enjoy discussing or even thinking about is insurance, especially life insurance. If you are single or a young couple with no children, you might not need to worry about this expense as of yet. But once you invest in a home and you have…
From Renting to Owning There is no doubt that owning a dwelling of your own is the cornerstone of financial and emotional security. If you have not reached that point yet, it should certainly be your long-term goal. One question to ask yourself is what house you can reasonably afford. The biggest mistake first-time home…
Do you think you have to earn a lot of money in order to be wealthy? Certainly, a high salary can help you get there faster but it is not the sole requirement to build your nest egg. Even individuals who are very wealthy follow a routine of living below their means. In fact, most…
You. Taking charge of your financial life begins with knowing your net worth. Of course, the higher that value, the better off you are. The straight forward way of calculating your net worth is the sum of your assets minus the total of your liabilities but is that the whole picture? Even though this accounting…
