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Real Financial Planning a Lifelong Relationship
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iGAvGsIfQDI Ron was in his 70s when he first came in to ask about engaging my services. He said, "My wife is upset. She's lost faith in my ability to run our...
Who’s Your Marley?
Here's an interesting perspective on the transformation of Scrooge as described in Rick's co-authored book The Financial Wisdom of Ebenezer Scrooge. Justus Morgan's December 4 "To Your Wealth"...
Child Whole Life Insurance Has Low Value
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LM6jW267t4 When Susan came into the world in 1974, of course her parents wanted the best for her. At that time, one of the loving things many parents did for their...
Is Credit Union Tax Exemption an Unfair Advantage?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=if0b9lPOiS8 South Dakota has no individual or corporate income taxes. I'm quick to point this out to those unfortunate enough not to live in our fair state. Most...
How to Succeed as an Active Passive Investor—Part Two
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbJfkOjFo3Q Continued from last week, here are the remaining keys to help fine-tune your core passive investment strategy for optimum success. 5. Asset allocation....
How to Succeed as an Active Passive Investor—Part One
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKeY0dz4ULI A fundamental principle I preach is that having a core of passively managed mutual funds is the foundation of successful long-term wealth building. I...
Real Estate No Quick Road to Wealth
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IKw1V_jmnM Want a good way to build wealth? Own commercial real estate. Or not. Real estate is one of the largest asset classes in the world. The family home is the...
Catching Dolphins in a Net Meant to Stop Sharks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWqJKmQUxAw Integrity. Trustworthiness. A commitment to clients' best interests. These are all essential qualities for any advisor you entrust with your financial...
New Rules to Prevent Misuse of CFP®
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6GqhN8TSvV8 You've decided it's time to engage a financial planner, but you don't know any financial planners. How do you know whom to trust? For years I have...
IRA Changes In President’s New Budget
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tF3r7Egptno Lost in the hoopla over the government shutdown, defunding Obamacare, and raising the debt ceiling are some proposals contained in President Obama's...
Learn About Healthcare Exchanges Early
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=edowm1aGc2M The opening date is October 1. By then, the competition will be lined up and ready to go after bronze, silver, gold, and even platinum. These competitors...
Investing in Wine No Promise of Rosy Returns
An investment class that lets you enjoy your mistakes? Yes, there is one, though Rick doesn't recommend it as a part of a standard portfolio. Wine as an investment is the topic of a September 19...
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