064 – Your ONE Big Thing in 2017

Set your ONE big thing today using these five tips   Don’t pick a work goal. Post it everywhere so you are always reminded of your ONE big thing. Plan to measure your progress month by month Pick something that’s a stretch but not impossible. Pick something that will make you happy. Listen to this…

062 – It’s time to make 2017 predictions

In the coming weeks, investors are likely to be bombarded with predictions about what the future, and specifically the next year, may hold for their portfolios. These outlooks are typically accompanied by recommended investment strategies and actions that are aimed at trying to avoid the next crisis or missing out on the next “great” opportunity.…

061 – Lessons about Your Money and Your Brain

“The best investors make a habit of putting procedures in place, in advance, that help inhibit the hot reactions of the emotional brain.” – Jason Zweig Neuroeconomics is the study of how we make decisions using brain activity (neuroscience), economics and psychology. Think of it…

060 – 5 Rules for Loaning Money to Family Members

Our families can demand a lot from us. Naturally, they expect love, attention, and support. But sometimes, they also ask for things that are far more tangible, like money. Loaning a relative money with the expectation to be repaid can be an awkward situation, especially if you’re not sure how to approach it — Do I…