Why Debt Free Doesn’t Make You Financially Free

Debt Free Doesn't Make You Financially Free

Becoming debt free is often listed as a notch on the belt of financial progress. It’s widely discussed, admired, longed for, celebrated, and even praised by so-called financial experts like Dave Ramsey.  But, paying off debt may be and personalities risky or even altogether unnecessary.  In fact, you’re probably not in debt in the first place!  We…

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What Is Your Financial Picture?

What Is Your Financial Picture?

As important as savings is in our financial life, there is a lot of confusion surrounding the idea of savings.   As a result, many people think they’re saving when they are not saving at all.  When you don’t know your financial picture, you lack clarity and likely won’t have money to save. In order…

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What Is Savings? – Saving vs. Investing:

Saving vs. Investing - What is Savings

What Is Savings: Why We Need a Definition In all the financial pressure you feel to plan for the future, have you ever stopped to consider, fundamentally, what is savings?  Often the answer is in asking the right questions.  Concerning great issues, this is one that will behoove you to ask, understand, and answer that…

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How to Save Like the Wealthy

How to Save Money Like the Wealthy

If you want to seize opportunities like the wealthy, you will need to learn how to save money like the wealthy. Building a financial system is a lot like barrel racing. Far away from the roar of audiences, the outcome of the race is determined by the hours of preparation and conditioning spent outside the…

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Why the Wealthy Love Cash, Part 2

Why the wealthy love cash part 2

The concept of holding cash – savings – is such an intricate, multi-faceted one.  This series will walk you through the WHY, the compelling reasons to value and build cash savings. Then, we’ll show you how to apply it and reveal the key distinctions to keep you on track. If you have a great enough WHY, then…

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How to Pay Less in Taxes Legally, with Dustin Griffiths

How to Pay Less in Taxes, Legally, with Dustin Griffiths, Tax Strategist

“Tax Empowered” vs. “Tax Scared” It’s time to stop tipping the IRS and pay less in taxes legally, from now on. No one likes paying the IRS, but are you letting the government steal from you?  If you aren’t strategic, tax deadlines can feel like doomsday.  You’re stuck with hating that you pay so much…

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