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Why knowing when to fold is more important than the hand you’re dealt. Your response is what matters most. The other day, somebody pointed out something to me during a conversation. Mindset is a core principle of mine—focusing on the things you can control and bringing the right mindset to any situation. They noted that I had been…

Are you being a good steward of your influence? What are you talking about, Brandon? Hang with me a minute… This is for anyone in a position of leadership or influence, including social media. When you are in a position of influence, you are responsible for being prudent with your content. Your content could be a speech to your…

Have some bad habits you want to extinguish? “…therefore, if you want to do something make a habit of it, if you don’t want to do that, don’t, but make a habit of something else instead.” –Epictetus Epictetus was a journaler.  Check out this article from The Daily Stoic that details the value of keeping…

Life will knock you down. What helps you bounce back when that happens? Resilience is the ability to bounce back when life knocks you down. It’s the ability to keep fighting through all types of circumstances. The resilient person knows what is in and out of their control and focuses on the former. They focus on their responses and…

Do you have the courage to pivot when you discover new information? Are you humble enough to ask if there’s a better way? I’ve never been the type to think my way is the only way. I’m not the strongest, the smartest, the most athletic, etc. There’s plenty out there that I don’t know much about. This is…

As with most financial questions, the answer to this one is, it depends. Each military retiree’s situation is different. SBP can be especially beneficial for those who find themselves otherwise uninsurable. For those who are in good health, a life insurance alternative may be the answer. It is important to review your post-military retirement goals and…

The greatest discovery of any generation is that a human can alter his life by altering his attitude.” We tend to believe that certain conditions must be met in order for us to be truly happy: We’ll be happier when we have more money, when we move into our next home, when we find a new mate,…

~ Spike Milligan Are people who make more money happier? What about people who save more? Can people be happy with very little? And how do your spending habits impact our satisfaction? In this article, we’ll explore the relationship between wealth, income, and happiness. As you’ll see, there are many insights we can glean from…

There seems to be no shortage of financial advice, but that has not led to economic success for most. Too many Americans are having trouble saving for their own needs and wants while struggling to pay down debt and keep up with the rising costs of healthcare and college educations. Many are saving in their…

“When people point out that I am successful in business AND a woman and a mother, I have to wonder why that should come as a surprise or be a fact worth noting.” What challenges do women face when it comes to money? What must they do to overcome these challenges? And where are the…

Not much in life is truly “guaranteed.” We can’t guarantee the weather, what other people will or won’t do, the direction of the markets, or even if we’ll be around to see tomorrow. And even most “guarantees” have exceptions. Your purchase is guaranteed – but only for 30 days, or unless you drop the item,…

“Whole Life or Term Insurance?” It’s a never-ending debate amongst financial advisors and self-proclaimed experts. Today, we’d like to suggest a third option. But first… let’s summarize the two most popular and obvious choices: Term life insurance allows the insured to afford more coverage for less premium, thus putting greater protection in place, in the form…