The WSJ: Keith Gill Drove the GameStop Reddit Mania. He Talked to the Journal. The WSJ: U.S. Economy Shrank in 2020 Despite Fourth-Quarter Growth The WSJ: Janet Yellen Confirmed by Senate to Serve as First Female Treasury Secretary The WSJ: GM to Phase Out Gas- and Diesel-Powered Vehicles by 2035 People who focus on money and not wealth don’t realize they’re playing the…
Month: January 2021
The Pursuit–Less Is More
“Here’s my point: The solution to an overbusy life is not more time. It’s to slow down and simplify our lives around what really matters.” -The Ruthless Elimination Of Hurry by John Mark Comer The Ruthless Elimination Of Hurry Disclaimer: Nothing on this blog should be considered advice, or recommendations. If you have questions pertaining to your individual situation…
Ben Carlson: Saving For Retirement
Most Americans are behind on their savings for retirement and many are left to tackle their saving, planning, and investing for retirement on their own. While there are plenty of blog posts, podcasts, and articles to give people fractions of the information they need to have a chance to navigate the retirement savings waters, there are few books written…
Weekly Mixtape For January 24th, 2021
The WSJ: Joe Biden Calls on Nation to ‘Start Afresh’ at Inauguration as 46th President The WSJ: Trump Impeachment Trial to Start Week of Feb. 8 The WSJ: U.S. Business Activity Gains at Start of Year The WSJ: U.S. Existing-Home Sales Reach Highest Level in 14 Years You attract what you are ready for and are given exactly what you can handle. That means…
The Pursuit–Giving With No Expectations With Josh Brown
I’ve been fortunate to get to know Josh Brown on a personal level and I can assure you he is an even better person than you think he is. I’m happy to share the story of how I weaseled my way into calling him a mentor in person with you whenever conferences start back up–it all started with an email…
The Pursuit–A New Show On All About Your Benjamins The Podcast
A quick intro to the newest show on The All About Your Benjamins Podcast–The Pursuit. Join me every Friday as we explore the intersection of passion, purpose, reducing regret, and personal finance. The Pursuit has been something I’ve been wanting to do for a while, but I wasn’t quite sure how to do it. And if I’m being honest, I…
Tyrone Ross: Finding Purpose With OnRamp
This is an episode that has been in the making since Tyrone first joined me on the podcast back in 2018 –we just didn’t know it. Over the years Tyrone has joined me on podcasts and in videos to continue the conversation on bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and even the lack of representation in the financial services profession. It’s been fun to watch…
Weekly Mixtape For January 17th, 2021
The WSJ: President Trump Impeached by the House for Second Time The WSJ: Pence Says He Won’t Invoke 25th Amendment, Setting Stage for Impeachment Vote The WSJ: U.S. Unemployment Claims Rise as Coronavirus Weighs on Economy The WSJ: U.S. Consumer Confidence Ticks Down in Early January The WSJ: Americans Won’t Be Banned From Investing in Alibaba, Tencent and Baidu The WSJ: Lilly Alzheimer’s Drug Helped Patients…
Impact
“My purpose is to live a fulfilled life, achieve my goals, and make a lasting impact on others, while at the same time guiding others to their own fulfillment by supporting them and encouraging them to step out of their comfort zone to achieve their goals.” Last March I began working with a coach to start practicing meditation. My good…
Weekly Mixtape For January 10th, 2021
Week In Review Articles The WSJ: Congress Certifies Joe Biden’s Election Win Following Day of Turmoil The WSJ: Georgia Senate Wins by Democrats Followed Years of Party Organizing The WSJ: House Democrats to Introduce Article of Impeachment Against Trump The WSJ: Coronavirus Live Updates: Reported U.S. Cases Rise as Deaths Dip The WSJ: Covid-19 Surge Ends Seven Months of U.S. Jobs Growth The WSJ:…