Financial Tips

“A tree that is unbending, is easily broken.” – Lao Tzu      I signed up for the Myrtle Beach Marathon a while back.  Due to injury, I was not able to train as I needed. A group… Read More

“If you want to go fast, go alone.  If you want to go far, go together.” – African Proverb I grew up watching animal shows on the Discovery Channel with my dad.  One story that stuck… Read More

“The remedy of time is patience.” – Arabian Proverb My first 5k in a LONG TIME was this past Thanksgiving.  I enjoyed it.  I decided I would start back running and training like I used to. … Read More

Inflation is like the wind.  You can’t see it, but you can sure feel it. – Jeremy Finger Are you the kind of person that looks at your investment statement and if your balance is up, you… Read More

“Pursue your dreams but have a backup plan.” – Kane When my dad and I would fish, we used primarily an electric motor.  We always had paddles as a backup, in case of trouble with the… Read More

“One hand cannot applaud alone.” – Arabian Proverb My dad and I would fish in the ponds, lakes, and rivers around Carolinas.  We used a small 1 ½ man wooden boat.  I was the half man. … Read More

“Inflation is taxation without legislation.” – Milton Friedman What cost more, your first house or the latest car you purchased? What was the lowest price you ever paid for a soda? Postage stamp? Newspaper? What are… Read More

1. Beneficiary Mistakes Having a proper beneficiary named, is very important. The assets will avoid probate and go straight to the intended beneficiary. a) Blank designations forms. b) No contingent beneficiary. If all beneficiaries disclaim… Read More

“The future you shall know when it has come; before then, forget it. – Aeschylus Elliott had a fairly easy tennis match during a recent high school tennis scrimmage.  He won 0-1.  When you are playing… Read More