Has anyone you know ever claimed they wanted something so badly or they wanted to make a change, and would give their “right arm” to get it?

But when it’s crunch time, it’s a different story?

For many middle class Americans, taking action is our nemesis. It’s like Kryptonite and Superman. We really want to move but this little thing called “action” holds us back from getting results.

For example, how many people do you know thought about or investigated starting (more…)

            

Do you have family/friends that send you things via email? You know articles, video’s etc? Well, a friend of mine recently sent me an article I want to share with you. Although the article’s intentions are good, its advice is very, hmmm…middle class. For those of us middle class folks that want “more”, we have to beware of such deadly reading material.

My buddy says he was looking for a show CNN did earlier this year on how to save money with the (more…)

            

Do you remember the first time you saw Bernie Mac? I do. I remember my college  roommate and I were sitting in front of our T.V. with sore stomach muscles  from  laughing. Well today I found that same performance and I want to share it with you.

“You don’t understand”. When I heard of his death, I was like many of his fans shocked and saddened. But I like to celebrate life. So, to celebrate Bernie Mac’s life I wanted to share with you one of my favorite “Mac” performances. But I also wanted to examine the wealth building lessons he left behind that (more…)

            

Simmer on this quote from Alan Greenspan (Chairman of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve of the United States 1987-2006).

“As we reflect on the evolution of consumer credit in the United States, we must conclude that innovation and structural change in the financial services industry have been critical in providing expanded access to credit for the vast majority of consumers, including those of limited means. Without these forces, it would have been impossible for lower-income consumers to have the degree of access to credit markets that they now have.

This fact underscores the importance of our roles as policymakers, researchers, bankers, and (more…)

            

There is a definite pattern when it comes to building wealth or obtaining riches. I’ve been fortunate in my career to have worked with, consult and /or become friends with 23 millionaires. What I’ve seen is a definite skill set these individuals focus on.

And, I am here to tell you that any middle class American can implement these skills to achieve riches or at minimum the “rich” lifestyle. Unfortunately, most of my wealthy clients don’t know that they are applying certain steps in their lives. So I took it upon myself to (more…)