Never Forget Pascal’s Wager

Should you believe in God?  More importantly, what the heck does that have to do with a family finance blog?  As it turns out, a lot.  Blaise Pascal was a French philosopher, mathematician, physicist, and inventor – basically the classic Renaissance Man.  He came up with what I believe to be one of the better… Continue reading Never Forget Pascal’s Wager

Make Sure Your Default Life is the One You Want

Almost no one changes the default settings on their tablet or their computer. The majority of people use the default ringtone on their cellphones.  Many people don’t sign up for their 401k because they never get around to it.  Such is the power of default settings.  Much like anything else, our personalities have defaults; defaults… Continue reading Make Sure Your Default Life is the One You Want

Balancing Income Growth with Price Risk

Disclaimer: The article below discusses certain investment strategies, some of which I am currently using in my personal portfolio and some of which I am not.  Do your own due diligence before making an investment decision.  It’s your money; you’re the best person to judge what is best to do with it.

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The Family Investment Pot

Many of the historical “Great Families” became well-known because of their vast fortunes.  Some of these families fell into irrelevance, while many are still well-known today.  The Vandebilts, Du Ponts, and Cargills all hold a certain station in the United States that few other families have.  While many of these fortunes decrease through time- through… Continue reading The Family Investment Pot

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Annuities Basics: When to Use Them and When to Pass

Disclaimer: The article below discusses certain investment strategies, some of which I am currently using in my personal portfolio and some of which I am not.  Do your own due diligence before making an investment decision.  It’s your money; you’re the best person to judge what is best to do with it.

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What Teens Need to Learn for Long Term Financial Success

Building a Great Family means preparing the next generation to continue and improve upon the traditions and the legacy you’ve spent your life building.  Previously, we’ve discussed some of the basics to teach your children as they grow beyond the preschool age and begin to comprehend the world around them.  As they grow into teens,… Continue reading What Teens Need to Learn for Long Term Financial Success

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