Realization of the Rat Race
The alarm clock goes off. How is it already 6:30 am?!? Another restless night dreaming about this day. The never ending nightmare of the rat-race has begun...again. Shower. Eat. Traffic. All while...
View ArticleCharitable Giving: Investment Strategy
How can giving money away be a wise investment strategy? When money goes out the door, there is no benefit to the giver... right? It depends on how you look at it. Let me tell you a story. After...
View ArticleFind the Right Partner
Finding the right partner will make or break your future. I am glad I found Mrs. H! It has made all of the difference. When we were dating, we enjoyed going for long walks. We would talk about...
View ArticleGetting into Hammock Mode...
Dusting off the hiking pack and driving to the mountains is very refreshing. It is nice to have breaks from work and stress. We took a short hike around the lake and found a nice place to set set up...
View ArticlePrison Escape
The preconceived notion that one must go to college, incur debt, graduate, find a job, sign up for the house and car payment plan. Oh... forgot to mention the credit card debt (was it me who bought...
View ArticleThis Is My Corner Office
To land a job in the C-Suite or the corner office takes grit. The C-Suite houses all of the Chief Executives (CEO, CFO, COO). Climbing the corporate ladder often involves many years of late nights and...
View ArticleJune 20th, 2017
Dear Money,I have worked so hard to acquire you – one cent at a time. I have diligently cared for you. I treat you with utmost respect and kindness. When was the last time I opened up my wallet and...
View ArticleDon't Assume You Will Magically Retire...
Never assume that you will magically become financially stable. Financial freedom is the result of careful and meticulous planning. Contributing 3-5% to your 401k likely won't be enough. This is...
View ArticleWindfall of Cash! What to Do?
You just came across some serious cash. You are now the recipient of a bonus, promotion, or some other good fortune. What should you do? You may be tempted to take a quick trip to Hawaii or upgrade...
View ArticleFinancial Stress: Avoid It!
It's the last day of the month. Your rent payment and car payment are due tomorrow. You feel that it is impossible to get ahead. As soon as you get paid, your money immediately vanishes. These payment...
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