Author: Chris Miles

How many times have we heard…. “Just think big and your dreams will come true?” When I hear people say that, INSTEAD I think of Pedro from the movie “Napoleon Dynamite,” when he says…. “Vote for me and all of your wildest dreams will come true.” Both statements in my mind are just hot air.… Continue reading Why Thinking Big Is Crazy

One of the biggest money leaks I see in my clients is they are so focused on the expenses, they forget about making money. As you’ll here me say time and time again, dollars follow the value you create for others. You need to be a creator, not a consumer, if you want to make… Continue reading 5 Easy Ways to Earn More Money

Have you wondered if now is a good time to invest in real estate? Are things starting to pick up in your area?   Many of you know that I didn’t have the best experience with real estate. Part of the money I had to pay back was because some of my real estate went… Continue reading Is Real Estate a Good Investment Right Now?

Although I’ve been talking about this for 6 or 7 years, I’m making a bold prediction that most in the media ignore because it’s NOT comforting for the average person. In fact, it’s down right frightening! (Don’t despair too much. Unlike some of those conspiracy theorists out there with no answers, I do have a… Continue reading What Isn’t the Media Telling You About Your Money

Even though I’ve coached hundreds of financial clients across U.S. and Canada and been interviewed on TV and radio, I’ve found teaching one group of people to be the most challenging of all….my 5 kids! Do you feel like this sometimes too? Teaching kids about money isn’t always easy when they are constantly bombarded and… Continue reading How to Teach Your Kids About Money

Often, when working with my clients, they’ll ask me, “Chris, should I get a business loan?” My answer is typically the same – “That depends on what kind of business owner YOU are.” Dallas Mavericks owner and Shark Tank star, Mark Cuban, offers some pretty bold advice on this subject.   Watch Here!   What… Continue reading Should You Get a Business Loan?

Have you ever noticed that we take money way too seriously? Do you ever feel negative emotions when you think about your money situation, or the lack thereof? As I was going through my roughest times financially 5 years ago, I remember I had mornings where I would wake up and have no clue how… Continue reading Making Money Fun

The other day, I heard my son say about buying a certain toy, “I can’t afford it.” As you can imagine, I jumped all over that. I quickly corrected him and said, “You mean you are still saving up the money to get it, right?” Of course he agreed, and went on his way. This… Continue reading Change Your Words – Change Your Results!

I saw this Stephen Covey quote the other day that really inspired me: “GOD wants you to turn your MESS into your MESSage, your TEST into your TESTimony, your TRIal into your TRIumph, from being VICTim into a VICTor. GOD is GOOD… all the time! Be a blessing to others, make your loss become someone’s… Continue reading Turning Problems Into Profits

Have you ever saved money for retirement, but still felt worried about money? Could saving for retirement cause you to go broke? Why is cash flow so important? Some of these questions might have struck a cord with you. If so, good! Powerful questions can lead to powerful results. So which is most important? Focusing… Continue reading Why Monthly Cash Flow Trumps Savings?