This is a time of the year when we all are thinking of giving. While many are shopping to find that perfect gift, others are struggling with what they can afford to give. However, when you think about it we should be giving year round. Whether it is the person […]
Next week my wife will celebrate another birthday. It would likely be in my best interest not to tell you how old she will be. Like me, she grew up in a family with several other siblings. Like many of you, she can recall the fun and trouble that they […]
A friend sent this to me yesterday….. Recently I received a parrot as a gift. The parrot had a bad attitude and an even worse vocabulary. Every word out of the bird’s mouth was rude, obnoxious and laced with profanity. I tried and tried to change the bird’s attitu
A few years ago, November 15, 2003 to be exact, my wife and I committed to getting our financial life in order. I can remember a few things about that day, but one thing I recall is our level of commitment. I recall that because I see clients who are […]
Twitter, Facebook, Myspace – the list goes on and on. Are you part of the social media craze? I am, I guess. My Twitter presence was first and Facebook quickly followed. Honestly, I spend very little time on either. They are linked together and I do most of my activity [&he
This book, by Robert J. Bernabe, should be required reading before anyone can qualify for a mortgage or refinance. Written in simple terms with work forms for readers to use, Bernabe portrays what is wrong with the mortgage industry – most people have no idea what they are doi
This past Monday was a big day. I had been invited to attend the Get Motivated Seminar in Atlanta. Many were going to be there and the speaker list included Colin Powell, Lou Holtz, Steve Forbes, Bill Cosby and Rudy Guilliani. My big excitement was that I was going to […]
Congratulations to Larry Estepa, his daughter Hilary and her husband. Larry is a grandfather! Many of you subscribed to my newsletter/blog from my time as the money coach on Mornings with Lorri Allen and Larry Estepa on Familynet TV and Radio. Here is a picture of Timothy Austin Trot
It is here, that frightful time that we call Halloween. Over the next several days, many will take part in this annual event in an effort to scare or be scared. For many, when you think of your personal finances you are frightened more than once a year. Your financial […]