Instead of buying toys and products for your children, consider purchasing stock. Mattel (MAT) stock is trading at $26.25 Hasbro (HAS) stock is trading at $68.37 Sony (SNE) stock is trading at $24.34 Think and do activities that demonstrate your freedom. This has been our money kingdom financial perspective. May […]

Any time that we want to change our financial picture, we need to start by setting financial goals. Many people look at the New Year as a good time to begin making changes and creating new financial habits. In order for our changes and goals to be successful, we should […]

The most important financial principle is to spend less than you earn. No matter what else you do, you must do this if you want to achieve financial freedom. One of the easiest ways to achieve this is to automate your savings. The less work you have to do to […]

I already know you’re going to go to the mall and when you make your transactions, you’ll be asked whether you want to apply for a store credit card. Store credit cards are essentially useless. Stick with the major cards like MasterCard, American Express and Discover which allow you to […]

A Self-Directed IRA is technically not any different than other IRAs (or 401ks). Self-directed IRAs have been around for years, but they’ve been gaining popularity recently among do-it-yourself investors looking to expand beyond stocks, bonds and mutual funds.  A self-directed IRA is not for the passive investor. You must be […]

Debt is a form of the grave. Metaphors often refer to debt as being in a hole. Fellow Copts, let’s apply our anthem to this condition and proclaim that no grave will hold us down. As we draw closer to this season of consumption, please make sure your house is […]

Most of us are financially fragile and would not be able to come up with $2,000 in 30 days without having to resort to borrowing money or pawning/selling items that we own. Ask yourself how easy would it be for you to come up with $2,000 to pay for a […]

There is an integrity and character demonstrated in how you deal with your debts. Some people freely incur debts with no thought on how they’ll be paid. Your money habits (aka credit worthiness) are an indicator of how you deal with debt. Strive to do what’s right in everything you […]

Continuing the theme of getting your house in order by focusing on one task at a time, your family’s financial footing can be established before February. Last week we highlighted life insurance. This week let’s consider trusts and wills. Fact is, most Americans don’t have a will, let alone a […]

It’s a New Year and the best time to get your house in order by setting some basic family financial plans in motion. If we focus on one task at a time, your family’s financial footing can be established by February. Let’s start with life insurance. Ask yourself 3 questions: […]