Thankfully Retailers Staying Closed on Thanksgiving
Every year I look forward to my favorite holiday…Thanksgiving. Two years ago in my turkey day article titled, Retailers Are Ruining Thanksgiving, I wrote about retailers opening for the holiday. Unfortunately, more and more retailers have followed. Macy’s and Target... Read More →
Happy Veteran’s Day
I may have shared that I’m a Veteran of the U.S. Navy. In fact, I’m a disable veteran. One thing I’m most proud of in my life is my service to this country. Recently I had an appointment at the... Read More →
Stranded But Making Memories
Every once in a while I like to stray from my normal type of blog and discuss, in the words of Monte Python; “Now for something completely different.” This past week my wife was going to visit an old family... Read More →
Dealing With An Unexpected Financial Blow To Your Business
Remember that time you had that unexpected repair or a client didn’t pay you on time? Or you lost that big account that generates a ton of revenue? As a business owner, there’s nothing quite as stressful as getting blindsided by an... Read More →
Christmas Spirit
I recently watched Charles Dickens A Christmas Story. I’ve probably seen various versions of it a million times. I’m sure you have too. Old Bob Cratchett possessed the Christmas Spirit year round. He was happy with his family and the... Read More →
What I’m Thankful For
Thanksgiving. I think of pilgrims, pumpkin pie, turkey and football. In reality, it’s all about what we are thankful for in our lives. Every year when I write my Thanksgiving article, I try to think of something meaningful to share.... Read More →
My Halloween Plans – Old and New Traditions
This won’t be my traditional article about money. It will be about Halloween. Halloween is the beginning of my favorite time of the year – fall! Don’t get me wrong, I love summer and sunshine. But there’s something nice about... Read More →
Sudden Wealth From A Legal Settlement?
First, let’s define a Life Event. A life event is a significant event that is either expected or a complete surprise that will change your life. It can also come with significant financial changes as well. A legal settlement is... Read More →
Sudden Wealth From The Sale of Your Business?
Sooner or later every business owner wants to retire or just sell his business. For a business owner this is a huge life event. Some are very sure of their decision, while others can be hesitant. They have worked hard... Read More →
Sudden Wealth From A Divorce?
Divorce is probably one of the most stressful things anyone can go through. It puts strain on your emotions, your family and your finances. I would categorize divorce as a Life Event. It will affect quite a few adults in... Read More →