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Monday Morning Motivation – Vocation

By Curt Stowers | December 16, 2024 |

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Do you have a job or a vocation?

Monday Morning Motivation – Why

By Curt Stowers | September 23, 2024 |

Are you starting with your why?

How to Get an Extra 208 Hours per Year!

By Curt Stowers | September 20, 2024 |

Want 208 hours back over the next year? Easy, go on a financial-news detox. Read on to find out more.

Time to Prepare Your Taxes

By Curt Stowers | September 13, 2024 |

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No, I am not crazy. It is the start of May, and it is EXACTLY the right time to prepare your taxes. Read on to learn why!

Real Estate and IRAs – Tips for Avoiding the Traps

By Curt Stowers | September 6, 2024 |

Are you interested in investing in real estate through an IRA? If you decide to go down this route, here are some traps to avoid—plus several tips that’ll save you from having an uncomfortable discussion with the IRS.

KonMari – Learning Financial Planning from Marie Kondo!

By Curt Stowers | August 30, 2024 |

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There is some brilliance in Marie Kondo’s method, and her approach can be applied to financial planning. Read on to find out how to “tidy up” your financial life.

The Value Of Time

By Curt Stowers | August 23, 2024 |

Time is a SCARCE resource and money is an ABUNDANT resource

Commodity Investing – Why I Suggest Avoiding

By Curt Stowers | August 16, 2024 |

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A great rule to follow is this: if you don’t understand something, you should not get involved. For many, commodity investing is one such area. Read on to learn why I take this position.