Are you mistakenly projecting your value for freedom onto your money?
You know it's true when your internal brain chatter sounds something like, "I'll be happier and start living the way I truly want as soon as I achieve X" (replace X with a specific goal or level of financial security). The underlying belief is that when you achieve the objective then the various causes for your unfulfilled life will be solved.
Guess what? It doesn't work that way, and in this new article I will share with you how it does work…
Here are this week's uncommon insights to the financial world. This is fascinating educational reading, but I would encourage you to make sure no razor blades are nearby…
I'm baffled and need your help. For as long as I've been coaching and writing about financial issues I've tried to come up with a catchy slogan that captures the essence of what is unique about what I do. I'm stuck inside my own head and need outside help – more specifically, your help…
This past week offered a bumper crop of high quality, educational reading so our list is a little longer and a little earlier in the week than usual, but it is all great stuff so let's dig right in with our "best of the web" links…
Why do some people succeed while others work just as hard but achieve little? As a financial coach this question has fascinated me for more than a decade. I've had the privilege to work with a broad range of clients over the years and witness in real time the cause and effect relationships that create success. Surprisingly, most of what is taught about this subject doesn't work reliably. So when Malcolm Gladwell offered a book claiming to explain what separates success from mediocrity I was all ears. Here is what I learned…
Our weekly roundup of insightful education is a little briefer than normal. Here are four posts worthy of your time and attention…
I've received many questions from readers during the past few months about real estate investment strategy during this economic crisis. The common thinking is that somewhere down the road a nasty inflation should return making real estate a smart inflation hedge. While I agree with the basic concept, I also believe there are many issues to be wary of…
As more economic evidence unfolds it appears something big might potentially be brewing in the financial markets – the early symptoms of a second round of credit problems that might extend the debt crisis from 2008 – but with a new twist. Gain valuable insights from some of the brightest minds in the business with this weekly roundup of educational reading…
You want to believe financial experts know what they are doing. You hope they know something you don't given their credentials and education. While some of those thoughts may be true, what overwhelms all those advantages are the conflicts of interest, bias and other problems that can taint the financial advice your receive and make it far less reliable than you might ever imagine. This new article explains what you need to know to protect yourself…
Conventional financial media is completely missing the economic boat. They publish endless nonsense about Washington while important issues are burning all around them. Here are some educational articles published in the last week that no investor should be without…
