Here are more ideas for you to have a great experience travelling while still reaching your financial goals.Make sure you read Part One Of Six Ideas To Enjoy Your Next Overseas Holiday Without Going Broke here.Use GrouponHave you heard of groupon or something similar?Groupon...
It is finally official, I have now caught the travel bug!I am just coming home from an amazing honeymoon with my wife where we went to Los Angeles, Mexico and New York.There were so many highlights I could write another article telling you about the...
As I write this, I am currently 35,000 feet in the air somewhere above central USA, flying between New York and Los Angeles.While most people are enjoying a movie or sleep (especially my wife beside me), I write articles about Mastering Your Money. My wife...
There is always someone who can do it cheaper. But, doesn’t that mean they will do it better?If I had a dollar for everyone, who told me I am too expensive I would be a millionaire (and probably a retired one at that).Financial planners can...
Kids are complicated.Money is complicated.Put both of together and you have a problem so complex it will rival the complex science equations sprouted by Sheldon Cooper on the Big Bang Theory.A recent study by the Financial Planning Association (FPA) stated that 68% of parents are...
I used to be a member of MENSA. I don’t say this to brag (as you will see from this article I don’t think it is anything to brag about) but to point out that I am qualified to talk about this topic both from...
As a financial planner, I am used to saying things which some might construe as being offensive.We are talking about people’s money which I appreciate is a very emotional topic. And we also live in a society which is very easily outraged.But here is the...
If you could use one word to describe today's culture, what would it be?I would use the word ‘More.’Think Oliver Twist, where he is asking for more food (I prefer the Family Guy version of this scene).It seems everyone has become like Oliver Twist and...
What is your hourly rate? And why is it so important?If you want to Master Your Money Now, you need to stop thinking about your income as an annual salary and start thinking about your income as an hourly rate. You will appreciate your time...
I am going to confess here.I am lazy! Like super lazy!I spent at least twenty hours a week on the couch staring at my phone, much to the disgust of my fianceI will usually choose fast food over a home cooked meal and skip a...