The Hour That Changes Everything
The question I am sitting with this week is the same question Mark gave Matt. The same question I want to leave with every leader reading this. Are you devoting one hour of prayer with God daily?
Did Yinz Know
Affirmation Statements: The Leadership Superpower I’ve Practiced for Nineteen Years
Documents on a shelf do not change you. You need a daily practice that turns those documents into who you are today.
That practice, for me, has been affirmation statements. I will tell you up front: outside of my faith life, this is the single leadership habit that has made the biggest difference in who I have become. Nineteen years of practice. I do not skip it. And I want to give it to you.
Yinz Seen These Gas Prices?
Gas prices are not nothing. They are also not the emergency the sign at the corner makes them feel like. Run the math on the actual trip. Decide what you can cut that does not blink at you from the side of the road. And get to Deep Creek if Deep Creek is where the people you love are.
Did Yinz Know Your Spouse Might Not Be a DIY Investor?
Many people proudly manage their own investments. They enjoy the process, understand the strategies, and feel confident about the choices they’re making. But here’s something most do-it-yourself investors often overlook: just because you’re comfortable managing your portfolio doesn’t mean your spouse feels the same way.
Over the years, I’ve seen this play out in countless client meetings. And the reality is, the “DIY” approach works well—until it doesn’t.
Did Yinz Know the Difference Between a Bull and a Bear Market?
When it comes to investing, you’ll often hear people talk about bull markets and bear markets. But what do those terms really mean—and why do they matter for your financial future?
Did Yinz Know the Real Difference Between a Roth and Traditional IRA?
When it comes to retirement planning, one of the most common questions we hear is: Should I choose a Traditional IRA or a Roth IRA? The short answer is that it depends on how and when you pay taxes. The long answer is where it gets interesting.
I like to use a simple illustration—an umbrella. Just like an umbrella protects you from the rain, these accounts are designed to protect your money from taxes, but they work in very different ways.
Did Yinz Know Your Spouse Might Not Be a DIY Investor?
Many people proudly manage their own investments. They enjoy the process, understand the strategies, and feel confident about the choices they’re making. But here’s something most do-it-yourself investors often overlook: just because you’re comfortable managing your portfolio doesn’t mean your spouse feels the same way.
Did Yinz Know there are only Five Things You Can Do With Money
When it comes to money, most people think in terms of income, expenses, and maybe savings. But the truth is, there are only five things you can do with your money—and how you prioritize them can completely change your financial future.
Did Yinz Know the Value of a Financial Planner Is Accountability
When people think about financial planning, they often assume the biggest value is investment advice, retirement projections, or tax strategies. While those are important, the feedback we hear most often from clients might surprise you.
The number one benefit they value most? Accountability.
Did Yinz Know the Most Overlooked Investment Is Yourself
When people think about investing, their minds often go straight to the markets. Stocks, bonds, mutual funds, exchange-traded funds, even real estate or business ventures. But there’s one investment that often gets overlooked—and it may be the most valuable one of all. It’s yourself.