Is Real Estate a Good Investment Right Now?
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...
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How to Build a Family Bank Like the Rockefellers Without Raising Trust Fund Kids?
What Isn’t the Media Telling You About Your Money
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....
How to Teach Your Kids About 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...
Should You Get a Business Loan?
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,...
Making Money Fun
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,...
Change Your Words – Change Your Results!
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...
Turning Problems Into Profits
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...
Why Monthly Cash Flow Trumps Savings?
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...
Does Education = Compensation?
We’ve all heard studies that show those with higher education, on average, earn more money. Does this mean we can assume that getting an education guarantees our success? Does this only apply to a college degree? Every so often, this...
How to Know If Your Financial Advisor Is Costing You Money
Do you have a financial advisor that you have trusted with your money? Are they a good friend or family member of yours? Are you 100% positive that you are getting the best, unbiased advise? If so, how do you...
3 Biggest Mistakes Made When Choosing a Business or Investment
Do you ever feel like there are too many “good” opportunities? Would you like to make your life simpler by having less to work on? When working with clients and listening to other entrepreneurs, I see a common thread...
The Fastest and Safest Way to Pay Off Your Debt
Have you ever been frustrated having to use a credit card again after just paying it off? Does it ever seem like it’s a never-ending circle of charging it up, paying it off, and then charging it up again? That’s...