Inflation is nothing new. We have all heard our elders say things like, “In my day I could buy a loaf of bread for a nickel.” Nickels and other monetary units are still the same as they were then, but the purchasing power has declined. In essence, this is what inflation means. When we have…
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March 7th, 2022
Three Ways to Fight Inflation from Home
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January 21st, 2022
Tithing is an Investment
Financial Planning in Pikeville, North Carolina Pikeville, North Carolina is a small town with about 700 residents. Pikeville is in Wayne County, which has approximately 120,000 residents. Being a financial planner in Pikeville brings an interesting challenge because it’s not so much about having more money as it is about maximizing the money we have. …
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August 25th, 2021
Embrace the Seasons
This month’s blog is going to be a little different. Originally, I submitted this to one of those motivational websites. After three weeks I still haven’t heard anything from them, so I guess it wasn’t accepted. Sure, it was a little disappointing not getting part of my story in front of a huge audience, but…
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May 28th, 2021
Is Financial Advising a Scam?
Is Financial Advising a Scam? Don’t Fall for It! Financial Advisors know the look we receive when we tell someone what we do for a living. It usually involves an eye roll as if they’re just waiting for your sales pitch. The question is if they really hate salespeople that much or do they believe…
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April 29th, 2021
Three Reasons Why You Need a Financial Planner
While there are many reasons why I personally believe we all need a financial planner, there are three main reasons. The three reasons why you need a financial planner are convenience, consistency, and the opportunity for growth. Technology has found ways to replace many jobs and this trend will probably continue. However, I believe these…
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January 20th, 2021
What to Expect From Your Financial Planner
I can preach all day about the advantages of financial planning and the need for all people to use these services. However, sometimes it helps to hear from others, so my readers will not think I’m crazy or the typical salesman just pushing their services on consumers. In a perfect world, my job wouldn’t even…
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October 27th, 2020
Do I Need a Financial Advisor?
Yes, I believe everyone needs a financial advisor. If you are asking “Do I need a financial advisor?”… “Do I need a financial advisor” is one of those questions we ask, but never trust the answer. People say we don’t need a financial advisor because we just need to spend less. That’s all we do…
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September 17th, 2019
Dressing For Success
I have always disliked the saying, “Dress for the job you want, not the job you have.” Finance is an industry known for suits, which I am unable to wear because of my disability. It is difficult for someone to dress me in everything that makes a suit, especially after expending the effort needed to…
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March 12th, 2019
Playing Not to Lose
I have always been competitive, which led to life-long love of sports. I enjoy watching athletes develop into amazing teams. Of course, coaches and front office staff have to manage expectations of players and fans, but every athlete has the internal desire to be the best and to win. That fire inside helps athletes achieve…
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November 9th, 2018
The Millennial vs. The Account Minimum
“I would work with you, but my finances are a mess and I don’t have enough money to plan with.” I actually think people in this situation are exactly who need the services of a financial planner. I believe that at its core, financial planning is about building a future, not just managing assets. If…
