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Category Archives: Communicator
Are You Trapped By Your Income?
I had a conversation with someone who was leaving a very high-paying job in order to do something that paid far less but was far more personally fulfilling. I asked her what her friends and coworkers thought of her decision. … Continue reading
There’s More Than One Way to Become a Millionaire
I listened to a radio interview recently with a talented and enigmatic artist, David Choe, who has an amazing life story. It’s filled with a lot of twists and turns, making a fortune gambling in Las Vegas, losing that same … Continue reading
Posted in Basic Investing, Communicator
Tagged David Choe, Facebook, investing, millionaire, risk, The Millionaire Next Door
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Imagine Your Worst Case
Over the last few months, I’ve had the opportunity to learn a whole lot more than I ever knew about some “behind the scenes” things that happen before a soldier gets deployed overseas. My girlfriend works as part of a … Continue reading
If It Looks Too Good To Be True…
Have you ever seen one of the infomercials about a workout routine, a diet program, or a piece of exercise equipment and said to yourself “that just looks too good to be true”? Well…so did this guy! In a video … Continue reading
Posted in Basic Investing, Communicator
Tagged 401k, annuities, financial decisions, Furious Pete, infomercials, investing
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What Are You Hiding From?
So……this Sunday is the Super Bowl!!! The game will be watched by more people than ever before. Madonna is performing at the halftime show. (I have so much to say about that but because this is a work-related blog I’ll … Continue reading
Posted in Communicator, Financial Planning
Tagged concussions, football, hiding from problems, NFL, problems, super bowl
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What I Learned Watching the NFL Playoffs
Last weekend, the final 4 teams left in the NFL playoffs squared off to see who would make it to the Super Bowl. This year, it’s the New England Patriots vs. New York Giants playing in the season’s final game. … Continue reading
Posted in Communicator, Financial Planning
Tagged accountability, financial goals, financial planning, goal setting, NFL, superbowl
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Investing Lessons From Mitt Romney and the Italian Cruise Ship Tragedy
Within the last 24 hours, I watched a presidential debate and saw endless news footage of an Italian cruise ship sinking. As a guy who lived on a boat for a few years, I couldn’t help but read everything I … Continue reading
Posted in Basic Investing, Communicator
Tagged cruise ship, diversification, investing, Mitt Romney, rebalancing, venture capital
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What Can Superbowl Ads Teach Us About Financial Decisions?
I just read this article about NBC selling out all of its Super Bowl ad inventory. $3.5 MILLION is the average price for each 30 second ad!!! Wow, that’s a lot of money. (Unless you’re in Congress where even $3.5 … Continue reading
Posted in Communicator, Money Saving Ideas
Tagged ad, expenses, new car, spending, superbowl, used car
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What Can We Learn from “The 1%?”
It’s impossible to turn on a news channel and not hear about the 99% vs. the 1%. Here’s what I think: Supporters on both sides have points that the other side could learn from. Since this blog is about trying … Continue reading
Posted in Communicator, Financial Wellness
Tagged competitive, different ways, financial advice, job, strong work ethic, The 1%
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Will It Ever Come Back?
No, this isn’t an advice column for your love life that’s going to tell you, “If you love something, let it go. If it comes back, blah blah blah…” Nor is this the story of a man’s hairline, because clearly … Continue reading
Posted in Basic Investing, Communicator, Financial Planning
Tagged 401 k plans, bond funds, dog lover, investments, money markets, risk tolerance, stable value
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