Is Your Money Safe?
By Eric S. Miller 2008 was definitely a wakeup call for many. It was the first time since the Great Depression that many people witnessed what could happen to major financial institutions in a matter of days. Lehman Brothers- Gone, Bear Sterns- Gone, Washington Mutual Bank- Gone. And if it weren’t for the backing of […]
Why Financial DIY = Financial Mediocrity
In my youth, I was insistent on “doing it myself.” Even when I had no prior experience or training in a subject or task, I was determined to learn because a) I thought I could do it better or b) I wanted to save money. And at this point in my life, I had time […]
It’s Going to Cost You. What Are You Willing To Pay?
Since when have you ventured into anything with great results where you had no earlier knowledge of the subject before you started and then magically it all worked out with no exterior guidance (or skinned knees) whatsoever? Right. Never. At a minimum, you watched a video, read an article/book, you took a course (or years […]
Keeping Your Attention on Your Business Finances
If you have ever been to the mall with a toddler, you know they require constant attention. The moment you take your attention off the child to look at some clothes or thumb through a magazine, there is a good chance they could be 100 yards away petting a stuffed animal or roaming around near […]
10 Reasons Why Practice Owners Are in a Financial Crisis
Most practice owners are in a financial crisis. Crisis is a strong word. It is defined as a “time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger.” Examples of this would be a drug crisis, a drought crisis, a food crisis, or some kind of health crisis. It is a word that elicits fear, uneasiness, and anxiety. […]
The Financial “Opportunity Trap”
One’s journey to become financially independent is never a straight line upward. There are hills and valleys, successes and failures, and obstacles that seem like they can never be conquered. However, there is one thing I see happen that can put a business owner or entrepreneur on the fast track to financial ruin more than […]
The Practice Owner’s Financial Sweet Spot
If you listen to a professional athlete, they talk about their “sweet spot” when it comes to a particular sport. For them, it’s a certain point on their racket, bat, or club which makes the most effective contact with the ball and delivers the best results. For example, look at Tiger Woods in his prime […]
Celebrate Your Financial Victories
When I was growing up, the Chicago Bulls and New York Yankees were the kings of sports. While I admired how hard they worked to get to the top, one of the most overlooked actions they took every time they won a big series or a championship was just how much they celebrated. They celebrated […]
10 Important Actions to Help You Navigate the Path to Financial Freedom
By and large, people are unhappy when they are confused and disorderly in any area of life. Find a person who appears to be “happy” yet they are surrounded by chaos, and I will show you someone who is actually insane. The area of money is no exception. People are unhappy about their financial situation […]
How to Be an “ACE” With Money
If you ever wanted to study the subject of money, then one needs to go no further than Las Vegas. The people who run this town know EXACTLY the basic principles one needs to know to win the game—literally and figuratively. In 2017 it is reported that casinos in Vegas brought in a staggering $26.2 […]