Help!! My sister married a bum! How can I help?

He started off good. Military man and good provider for his family. He got kicked out of the military.  When he got kicked out of the military, he, my sister, and their two children moved in with my parents.  Neither one has had a job in the 2-years they have been living with my parents.  Yet, they’re still making babies. Now, it’s 3 children and them living with my parents:

I have zero respect for dude! I want to say something but not sure what to say? What can I do?

Best Damn Advice On How To Boost Your 

Credit Score Ever!

Whenever I discuss credit scores, it gets the people going. No financial topic garners more attention than increasing your credit score. So when I came across a meme on Facebook posted by a friend of mine. I jumped on it. It was short, insightful, impactful, commonsense advice that was so glaringly obvious - it was funny.  It read: Things to do to increase your credit score! The answer was: PAY THEM PEOPLE!! 

Financial Literacy Pop Quiz

What does “diversification” 

in investing mean?

(A) Putting all your money into one type of investment

(B) Spreading your investments across various asset types to reduce risk

(C) Investing only in high-risk options

(D) Keeping all your money in a savings account

(E) Buying stocks from only one industry

 Select the most appropriate answer from the choices provided.

Help! I’m depleting my savings. Any advice?

I “was” always a saver. I say “was” because I’ve been on Short Term Disability since due to an off the job injury. What I did save will be depleted by the time I return to the job sometime after April.

Any Advice?

Investing 101: A Beginner's Guide to Building Wealth

There’s a big difference between building your income and building wealth. Building your income is about increasing your earning potential by developing your knowledge and/or skill allowing you to become more marketable.  Building wealth is about purchasing assets that increase in value and/or generate income. Building wealth ensures you continue to maintain your standard of living even after the paycheck stops. 

In this episode, I share Football great Shannon Sharpe’s story about him purchasing a car that cost 75% of his annual salary. He admitted

that was a mistake. I’m explain why I

believe you should never spend more than half

your salary on cars.