Investing
Evaluate investment opportunities through the lenses of cash flow, control, risk, and opportunity cost. Explore real estate, alternative investments, portfolio construction, and the principles that help investors make more intentional capital decisions.
The default wealth-building playbook goes like this: buy something low, hope it’s worth more someday, then sell to capture the gain. That’s the appreciation model, and it can work. But it’s not the only path, and for a lot of business owners and high-income professionals, it’s not the most reliable one either. The Money Advantage…
The Moment “Confident” Sounds Like “Certain” A few weeks ago, we found ourselves talking about how quickly AI is moving. It’s not just that it can answer questions fast—it’s that it can sound certain while doing it. And when you’re staring at a big money decision—debt, investing, taxes, retirement—certainty feels like relief. It feels like…
Bruce said something on the show that stuck with me because it’s so honest: Everyone thinks they’re an aggressive investor… until they lose money. And it’s true. Most people don’t even realize the biggest financial planning mistakes they’re making until the moment something “unexpected” happens: a market drop, a job change, a medical curveball, an…
I’ll never forget Bruce’s story about his car, the check engine light on, and a mechanic insisting it needed a $1,500 catalytic converter. Bruce knew better and fixed it by simply tightening the gas cap. That story isn’t just about auto repair; it perfectly illustrates why questions a good financial advisor should ask matter. Without…
Imagine waking up one day to find that everything around you—groceries, gas, housing—costs significantly more than it did yesterday. Your savings, your income, and everything you’ve worked hard to build are suddenly worth less in terms of purchasing power. This is the harsh reality of inflation, a silent wealth destroyer that erodes the value of…
Have you ever been told not to put all your eggs in one basket? If you’ve been in the financial world for any amount of time, whether through your 401(k) or investing in the stock market, you’ve likely heard this advice. Investing diversification has long been hailed as a tried-and-true strategy for mitigating risk, ensuring…
Let me start with a story that highlights the problem with financial planning today. A colleague of mine works diligently as a financial advisor, and he schedules days to meet with employees about their 401(k)s. He’s prepared to offer invaluable advice, set up one-on-one meetings, and answer pressing questions. Yet, out of 50 employees, only…
Is the age of short-term rentals over? If you ask Marilynn Taylor, who coaches investors on successful short-term rental investments, the answer is a resounding no. All it takes is a true understanding of the market and the customer who is seeking a short-term rental. In this insightful conversation with Marilynn, we learn how her…
Today, we’re talking with Anna Kelley, impact real estate investor, multifamily operator, and real estate mentor and coach, about the state of real estate investing. With today’s federal debt and high inflation environment, Anna cautions that it’s time to be in capital preservation mode, not focused on cash flow and appreciation. So if you want…
It is time to discover wealth across borders. Have you ever wondered what it’s like to invest internationally, live as an expat, or find a balance between work and play while enjoying life abroad? In a fascinating episode of our podcast, we sat down with Michael Cobb, a renowned figure in residential resort development and…
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