Brandi Jo Newman
Response to Jim McTague’s Article on Congress
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2008
D.C. CURRENT
Congress Should Sample Detroit’s Medicine
By JIM MCTAGUE | MORE ARTICLES BY AUTHOR
Curing ailing Uncle Sam.STAND ASIDE AL GORE! THERE’S A NEW DOCTOR DOOM in town, with a scary documentary and equally frightening stage patter. He says our country is just decades away from financial ruin that will make the current credit […]
WHOA!!! What just happened?!?!
Mortgage rates just went wacko! Usually, historically - never seen before - mortgage rates do not react this way. BUT with the current economic roller coaster ways nothing will surprise me these days.Rates are in the basement and probably cannot go any lower. The Federal Reserve is cheapening money as much as they can to […]
ok here’s the deal…
i have been wanting to hire a professional online marketer for a year. but i cant find anyone who can sell me on themselves’. i am a salesman - person - whatever. i sell myself to people in order to make a commission on the sales of large life insurance policies to create REAL wealth […]
The Leadership Code by Doyle Slayton
The Leadership CODE
Culture – Leaders define the culture. It begins with establishing a higher level of thinking… reinforced with an understanding of how the organization responds in the face of challenge, and just as importantly, how it behaves during times of success. Leaders build around people who represent the brand and create an environment for […]
Optimism
Great post by Christopher Ming Ryan
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The Big 3 Rant and others by Shane Luxton
Actually, it is so much deeper than the whole gas, housing, big three collapases etc. Our society has been shifting for several years from the manufacturing based soceity (highest paying of blue collar jobs) to a consumer based. Therefore we cannot expect a society to pay the same wages etc.
As the big 3’s two tiered […]
Diane Kennedy: Tax Loopholes
Hi Friend:
I’ve gotten flooded with email responses after my email last Thursday. Apparently, lawsuits are on the rise everywhere. It’s horrible to hear how just one bad tenant in your property (who by the way, lost their job, can’t pay their rent and has found a loophole so they can stay), one driving accident with […]
Year End Tax Strategies: Start a Home Based Business
If You Don’t Have a Home-Based Business, Start One Today!
The last decade may have been a decade of tremendous corporate profits and economic growth, but for the vast majority of North Americans, the 90’s were a dismal, uphill climb. And many economists believe that this new millennium won’t be getting better any time soon.
Why?
Changing business […]
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And the hits just keep coming…!!!
DOW DOWN OVER 600 POINTS ON NEWS THAT WE ARE IN A RECESSION… that is just dumb if you ask me.
What are we talking about here? Is the capitulation point upon us? Is it the bottom? Do you know what to do?
Don’t ask me, I haven’t been in the stock market since 1999. The dotcom […]
Thanksgiving to me
Thanksgiving is a holiday that is on the fence with my family. Growing up we gathered at my grandparents in Henderson on my Mother’s side for lunch and then venture down the road to Concord to my great aunt and uncle’s on my Dad’s side for dinner. A feastful day!
At my Mother’s family it was my ‘Nanny’s’ ham […]
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What if you could recover the interest expenses you pay to finance cars or other major purchases?
What if you could recover the “lost fortune” on the money you needlessly give to financial institutions?
What if you could do this on a tax-free basis?
If your is answer yes, then would you?
You can, if you learn how to […]
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Why did you adopt the Infinite Banking Concept?
Why did you adopt the Infinite Banking Concept?
The most popular reason for adopting the Infinite Banking Concept is the ability to control your costs, control your spending and leverage the death benefit.
Most will use the Infinite Banking Concept for business purposes - buying inventory, real estate investment, capital improvements and the like. This is […]
Expense Reduction Tip: Go Green
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What are you thinking?
When a 158 year old company can simply just vanish, don’t you wonder about what will happen next?
AND I am not even going to talk about why the government didn’t bail them out. The government should never interfere with our free market; I was starting to think we were sliding a little towards socialism and […]
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In the Central Valley, the Ruins of the Housing Bust
CASH is king in Merced, CA Take a look at what I think is the result of people believing that prosperity will last forever.The experience of Merced, Calif., suggests that recovery from the national real estate debacle will be painful and protracted.
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Being passive, aggressive about your money guarantees failure
You put your money in an account that has no guarantees, usually a 401(k) or something ‘qualified’, and expect something magical to happen. What are you expecting? Enough money to live on from the day you retire until you die?
People, it will never happen this way. Systematic, stealth deposits from your paycheck with no taxes, […]
To pay a fee or not to pay a fee? That is the question
Paying a fee for financial planning is just that… a cost. It costs money to get a financial plan from a fee-based financial adviser. What are they advising you on? You pay on average $1,200 to $2,500 for the ‘plan’ then around $1,000 a year til you find out that the plan you bought doesn’t […]
Cool Stuff
I found the coolest thing today! Brands for steaks, burgers or whatever you are grilling. I ordered a custom brand for my ranch The Triple N Ranch.
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Service is what counts in business
My second vacation of the year started on June 27th at 4pm. I got in my car to drive home - south to San Antonio when I realized I didn’t want to drive home and start packing for my week at the beach. I wanted to walk the streets of Austin, Texas and eat breakfast […]
IDEA: What next?
So you have a brilliant business idea that will impact people’s lives.
The first question that some ask is, “how much money can you make?”
The second is usually, “how do you make it work?”
When I was in between dreams, I was consulted by the same person for two different paths. There was one thing in common […]
Diane Kennedy’s Tax Loopholes
Hi Friend:
The way we do anything is the way we do everything.
I heard that this past Sunday and it really struck me. In fact, I realized that it is really the basic truth of predicting your (or anybody’s) financial future. The way you do anything is the way […]
Diane Kennedy: Tax Loopholes
Hi Friend:
We’ve had an interesting past few days at TaxLoopholes. Our VPN (Virtual Private Network) finally reached capacity and said “no more!” Of course, we’ve known that was going to happen for the past 6 months, but it was always a case of “just a little longer.”
We finally got the new server installed and […]
Become your own banker
“A good man leaveth an inheritance to his children’s children; and the wealth of the sinner is laid up for the just.”
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What if you could recover the interest expenses you pay to finance cars or other major […]
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ALL CRAP!!!
Are you kidding me?!?!?! This is ALL CRAP!
Yes stuff costs more! Do you people realize that inflation has not been around for the past 6 years?!?!?! Does anyone save their money? Just because you make $100,000 a year does not mean you spend all of it every year!!! The gas story is ridiculous — […]
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What does a Financial Planner do?
Personal financial planners help families and individuals understand financial products, how they work, and the role of the family in making financial decisions, such as saving for college or retirement. The emphasis on how money management affects families and their futures gives our process a human dimension — and gives you an edge over money […]
The Model
You probably own a variety of financial products and have made many financial decisions. Each product and financial decision most likely has been made individually and without much thought of integrating them into a skillfully coordinated and efficient plan. Without a financial model to assess, evaluate or measure each financial decision, your money may become […]
The Process
When you think about the services we provide for […]
What L.E.A.P. Means
Lifetime Economic Acceleration Process
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Are we in a recession?
I’m writing this on Tuesday, the day of a major primary in a number of states. I was struck by the poignant stories I heard this morning on the news, especially from Ohio residents. They talked about how there was no hope that their grandchildren would have the lifestyle that they did. […]
Securing Your Financial Future
Securing Your Financial Future
In a recent survey, 74.5% of individuals with at least $1 million in net worth felt that the world is a dangerous place (Source: Financial Planning, June 2007). While there might not be much we can do on an individual level to reduce crime, war, or even stock market corrections, we can […]
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Disability Insurance: What every physician should know
Would you ever consider scrimping on your malpractice insurance -
buying a cheaper policy to save money or one-size-fits-all coverage to
save time? Probably not, because most physicians know that a solid
malpractice policy is a vital part of practicing medicine today.
Without it, you could be ruined, so the time and money spent on
getting the best possible coverage […]
Human Life Value
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the number of working women in the U.S. increased from 30 million in 1970 to more than 65 million today. But what part of women’s economic value is protected against losses their families might suffer upon a death? The answers appear to be that only a small part […]
VIDEO: You Can’t Kill It
Barron’s Economics Editor Gene Epstein says a recession now seems unlikely, but a slowdown is in the works for 2008.
VIDEO: Perfecting the Punch-Pitch
My golf instructor in Nathan Camacho. He takes golf very seriously and studies the best to make himself the best. I am very lucky that he takes the time to teach me his secrets and little known facts about the best there ever was. I wanted him to watch a few chips around the green. […]
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VIDEO: Callaway’s Competitive Strategies
Callaway Golf CEO George Fellows talks about the company’s strong quarterly performance and how technology is a driving force for future growth.
Why a Will?
Often, the prospect of writing a will brings up feelings of discomfort. And yet, devising a will is one of the most important factors in estate planning, and one that should promote feelings of security. Doing so means that heirs will be provided for, and your distribution wishes will be met. Like many people, have […]
Estate Planning Fundamentals
Many individuals put off planning their estate. For some, this is due to the misconception that estate planning is only necessary for the wealthy or only involves tax planning, which can be done “later.” For others, it’s because they simply have a difficult time contemplating their own death—a perfectly natural reaction. Yet, it is important […]
Real Wealth: A bag of shredded money?
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What is FAFSA and Do I Need it to Earn College Scholarships?
FAFSA is the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, and it is a required application for students who want to apply for federal and state financial aid and college scholarships. Even if the student does not qualify for federal or state aid, many colleges and universities, especially public institutions, require the the FAFSA for students […]
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To pay cash or not to pay cash..? that is the question
Should you sell to purchase or purchase to sell?
Recovering College Expenses
You saved all that money for 18 years just to watch your beloved child go off to that overpriced university and spend it all in just 4.5 years. Wouldn’t you like to get at least some of that money back? I’m not talking about about your pride and joy paying you back. I am speaking […]
Problems with Traditional Financial Planning
“Let’s see here,” your starchy, white haired, typical male CFP says.
“Your family has X amount of money in savings. Your household gross income is X. Your house is worth X, with a X mortgage. You have X children and planning on having another in the next X years. Social Security will be X at age 67 (if […]
