Joni Mitchell wrote the famous song “Both Sides Now” after being inspired by a passage from the novel “Henderson the Rain King” about being on a plane looking down on the clouds. There are so many examples in life where we see things from our perspective and yet others see the same things from a different perspective. I have just returned from Africa on a trip to … [Read more...]
Vital lessons for our kids about money
March 24, 2017 by
"Kids who have the freedom to manage their own money seem to have better money behaviors and are more truthful with their parents about how their money was spent." Being a parent is tough in many senses. Things that our kids learn early are often the things that influence them the most. When to be tough, when to be soft. When to help and when to let … [Read more...]
6 Things to Think About When Creating a Will
February 8, 2017 by
This piece was written for legalzoom by Michelle Fabie Esq - a freelance writer and I found it had pretty valuable information in a simple format. No matter your age or economic status, creating a will is the single best estate planning action you can take right now. Why? Because having a valid last will and testament helps assure that your wishes regarding … [Read more...]
Giraffe, Finances and the Circle of Life
October 31, 2016 by
For many years I have taken teams of people to South Africa to do work among those less fortunate than most of us. This last month I was reminded once again that we often think we are going to faraway places to give of ourselves and our resources, but we end up receiving life altering insights and gifts as we connect with those in need and recognize our common … [Read more...]
Do I dare to look today or not?
May 19, 2016 by
We all love looking at our retirement account statements when the market is up, but some people are scared to look at them when the market is down. We are all different – Some folk will check their statements on a daily or weekly basis, and others only when they get their quarterly statements and some only once a year. Do I check my pulse each morning to see … [Read more...]
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