Lessons from My 1974 Orange VW

Financial Education from a VW Bug

One of the most important lessons of financial education that can easily be overlooked is that not all debt is bad. In this time of great fervor over formerly zero percent credit card rates that are now at astronomical levels, it’s not easy to see any debt in a positive light. Wisely used, however, debt can be a wealth management tool that allows an investor to grow money while also living quite comfortably. With this in mind, I want to offer the following financial education tips regarding debt. Good debt enables the purchase of assets that accumulate in value over time. It may be … [Read more...]

Only Orchids and Chardonnay?

Orchids and Wine

Have you noticed how much more efficient your trip to the grocery store is with a list? Without one, it’s easy to end up spending half the time you allotted for your trip browsing in the floral or wine department. Prioritized lists help us get the right things done in less time, whatever the task at hand, plain and simple. Have you created a list outlining your financial priorities? Because money issues can be so all encompassing, it’s easy to get side tracked and spend time on the less important tasks if you haven’t.  This can lead to creating a spending plan for your home remodel … [Read more...]