Making money simply for money's sake is a pretty empty endeavor. Money is only a medium of exchange after all and becoming obsessed with it can change a person. Some buy fancy clothes, expensive cars and vacation properties they'll seldom ever enjoy. Others simply reinvest all their proceeds because they feel guilty spending. Perhaps they are petrified of running out of money … [Read more...]
Income Report June 2015
Ah the endless days of summer. Fortunately, we didn't have too much "June gloom" in San Francisco. For those of you who aren't familiar with the Bay Area, we have an odd micro climate here that tends to bring a lot of fog, "white outs," and chilly 60 degree days in June. Even wearing a winter coat for the 4th of July is pretty common. Some people hate that type of weather, but … [Read more...]
How To Weather A Stock Market Downturn
With stock market turmoil happening again thanks to Greece, Puerto Rico, China and the US expecting to raise rates soon, many people are beginning to wonder whether we're in for a painful correction. Don't freak out! This post will help you learn how to weather a stock market downturn and ride through a storm. When the market was on the decline in 2009, investors panicked. … [Read more...]
Bridge The Intent Impact Gap For Better Communication
Over the last several months, I've spent a good amount of time reflecting and practicing self-improvement techniques. One area I've been working on is communication. More specifically, I'm focusing on bridging the intent impact gap when I communicate and listen. I'll get into what the intent impact gap means in a second. Being able to stop and think about who I am as a person … [Read more...]
Millennial Money Habits That Everyone Can Benefit From
As a borderline Millennial/Gen X’er myself, there are a lot of qualities I can relate to in both generations. Most of my friends are in Gen X, but I spent a good many years of my career working very closely with Millennials. I constantly think about how our actions and habits with money are shaping the future. Thus, I’m quite intrigued by the lifestyles of 20 and 30-somethings. … [Read more...]