Step 1: Wealth Building. Step 2: Acquisition. “First plant your fields; then build your barn.” (Proverbs 24:27, MSG) This is one of my favorite scriptures from the Great Book. It is simple, direct, and incredibly practical. It speaks to order, patience, and wisdom, especially when…
Reconsider faux owning if you’ll sacrifice your savings A house is a luxury, and you do not need luxuries to experience success and fulfillment. Homeownership is often treated as proof that someone has “made it,” but that belief ignores context, timing, and individual financial reality. Success…
8 Lessons Some of the most questionable financial advice I have ever received came from people who were struggling financially themselves. Not bad people. Not unintelligent people. Just people whose money habits clearly were not working. Here are a few real examples of advice and…
No more playing games. Take Action Today! When the widow lamented to Elisha of her sad financial plight, fearing that a creditor would take her sons from her, Elisha did not sympathize with her in the way many people expect. Instead, he instructed her to…
Take heed There are infinite ways to build wealth, and when you find the right one, you can accelerate your rate of return exponentially. The challenge is that the best opportunities are not always obvious at the beginning. Before wealth accelerates, you have to find…
Get out of that line if your money ain’t looking right. First, let’s apply some basic logic when it comes to financing a phone. Many people finance their phones because the offer comes with 0% interest. On paper, that can be a smart move. Why pay…
Easy & simple hacks These five habits may look almost too simple to matter, but that is exactly why they work. They do not require special equipment, expensive memberships, or perfect conditions. They require intention and consistency. When practiced daily, they can significantly improve how you…
Why you must never stop learning There is a quiet but powerful difference between people who continue learning and those who decide they are finished. It is not about intelligence, credentials, or degrees. It is about posture. One group stays open. The other closes the door…
You can’t avoid low days, but you can avoid shooting yourself in the foot. We all experience low points in our lives. There’s no escaping the highs and lows of life. We will be let down at times - even by the best people. What’s most important is…
Is this you?40% to 60% of Americans have $500 or less in savings. Pause on that. Really pause. That means a massive number of people are one small disruption away from stress. Not a catastrophe. Just life doing what life does. Things that should be annoying…
A small but mighty numberOver three-quarters of Americans struggle to save or invest after paying their monthly expenses (Source: Forbes). That number is heavy. Not shocking, but heavy. It should make you stop for a moment and really think about what everyday life looks like for…
Here are the 6 steps you need to follow I’ve been here before, so not only can I relate to people living paycheck to paycheck and financially struggling, but I know the steps I’d take to escape the predicament. First, we are entirely responsible for…