My 10 Favorite Articles from 2015
I wrote quite a few articles this past year. Today I wanted to provide a list of my favorite posts of 2015. All of these are from my blog, The Diligent Advisor, and all are from 2015. Perhaps you missed... 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 →
What Rising Interest Rates Mean for You
The financial media has been buzzing with the possibility of a looming interest rate hike. Most economists believe the Federal reserve are determined to hike interest rates as early as September. This after almost 6 years of a zero interest... Read More →
How a Financial Advisor Wastes Money
Wasting money is a big regret of mine. I see the long term effects of it in my profession. Every single one of us wastes money on something. It may be a hobby or even a habit. I also have... Read More →
5 Financial Lessons from a Financial Advisors Dad
Father’s Day is right around the corner. I love my Dad. I cannot figure out what to get him every Father’s Day. However, he did pass along a nice gift to me. I am grateful that he taught me a... Read More →
Money Equals Choices
The one financial concept I preach to my kids constantly is – having money equals choices. Lack of money means limited or no choices. Think about this for a minute. The wealthy can hire better attorneys, better financial advisors and have... Read More →
Don’t Put off Retirement Savings to be Debt Free
I’ve always thought of being debt-free as the Holy Grail in personal finance. It’s a prize that can be nearly impossible to obtain. Yes there are some people that are debt free. I say congratulations, because it is quite an... Read More →
The One Page Financial Plan Book Review
Planning and investing just aren’t simple. But they can be. That’s just part of the message from Carl Richards new book, The One Page Financial Plan. This is the second book I’ve read from Mr. Richards, the first being The... Read More →
Why You Need to Know Your Net Worth
First, you may be wondering what is net worth in the first place? Net worth is a simple calculation. You add up all your assets ( what you own), then subtract what you owe ( your debts and liabilities). The number... Read More →
College of Debt and Despair
Tons…Of…Debt. New college graduates are drowning in it. It is absolutely ridiculous. It’s also outrageous what colleges charge, and get away with, for an undergraduate degree. I’m starting to read and see young adults with $50,000…$75,000, and yes over $100,000 of... Read More →