According to polls most people are dissatisfied with their jobs. When it comes to workers who are 25 and younger, job satisfaction is even lower. One trend we are seeing more of today is a movement toward business ownership. While I highly endorse the spirit of entrepreneurship, I would say don’t quit your day job... yet.

One of the biggest things that separates good investors from bad investors is discipline. There is a lot more to investing than buying a stock that you like or that your advisor recommends. You have to use discipline when buying anything. If you don’t it will cost you a great deal of money.

The latest gadgets, toys, and styles are things we are all attracted to, and we all desire to have the latest and greatest stuff. But just because you can afford it doesn't mean you should get it. Sometimes it makes sense to wait. I often recommend waiting one more year.

Real Estate always has been and always will be one of the greatest wealth producing assets around. This is one of the best times in history to be investing in real estate! There are many categories of real estate, but I am focusing right now on rental property. Those who accumulate rental property now should be in a very nice position over the next decade.

There are 10 “deadly” mistakes that buyers make when purchasing or refinancing a home. Protect yourself from these ten common pitfalls...

MISTAKE NO. 1
Making an offer on a home without being pre-qualified.

HERE’S HOW TO AVOID IT:
Pre-qualification will make your life easier—so take the time to talk with a Professional Lender. Their specific questions in regard to income, debt, etc., will help you determine the price range that you can afford. It is one of the most important steps on the path to home ownership.

Investing involves risk, and some investments are more risky than others. Risk is a topic I discuss anytime I am speaking about investing, or coaching a client. We all have opinions about what is risky and what is not, but what is the biggest risk when it comes to investing?

We all know that whenever a holiday comes up, stores have big sales. When we see such great deals it can be difficult to walk away empty handed, even if we don't need anything. I'm all for taking advantage of a great sale, but you need to make sure what you're buying isn't just an impulse decision.

The worst purchases are those bought on impulse. That is when we tend to buy things we don't need, and often never use. It becomes a waste of money... but we got a great deal!

There is a growing philosophy in America that it is unfair for one person or company to make too much money, while others struggle to get by. President Obama recently said, “At a certain point you’ve made enough money.” The gap between the poor and the rich is getting bigger and the middle class is getting smaller. So when is enough enough?

The other day I while I was having lunch with my family at the park, I noticed a juggler who was practicing. It was interesting to see him warm up and go through some very basic exercises, because usually when you see a professional juggler they are doing something like juggling fifteen knives and flaming torches while blindfolded.