Retirement Statistics + Educational Money Reads Don’t forget that money is a means to an end, not an end itself. One of life’s biggest challenges is balancing competing demands. With work, family, leisure are all vying for our attention, it’s tough to figure out how to find time and money to save for the future. As we know, money doesn’t necessarily equal happiness, yet it does solve money problems. One of my tricks to keep things in perspective is to consider what I’m doing today that will m…

Investing and Financial Success I had the pleasure of being recruited at an important financial conference to give my best finance and tips to become a successful investor. It was not only fun to talk about what works in wealth building, but also great to do it ‘on camera’. I love to share the ways to become a successful investor and the more you get the steps and strategies to build wealth, the fewer financial stresses you experience. Smart small and you’ll be amazed at how a few money chang…

Is the Investing Industry Trying to Scr*w You? Once in the dear dead days beyond recall, an out-of-town visitor was being shown the wonders of the New York financial district. When the party arrived at the Battery, one of his guides indicated some handsome ships riding at anchor. He said, “Look, those are the bankers’ and brokers’ yachts.” “Where are the customers’ yachts?” asked the naïve visitor. –Ancient story I started this website to give you a cheap alternative to build wealth with inv…