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It’s that time of year again. You’re evaluating last year’s goals, setting new ones and planning for the future. New Years means a new beginning. Before you get too involved in the goals themselves, have you asked yourself why you are setting them? “That is easy Joey… I am going to loose weight so I can be in better shape.” I am all about this kind of goal. But to me,...
What is the difference between an asset and a liability. It is simple. Assets put money in your pocket. Liabilities take money out of your pocket. Are houses assets or liabilities? The answer is they can be both. Here is an example of the same house being an asset to one person, but a liability to another.
A good friend of mine called me up about selling his house. He is a fireman down in Canton. In 2012, they bought a fixer-upper in a great subdivision at below market value. A perk of being a fireman is that you work 24 hours. Joey wait, working 24 hours is a perk? It is when you get the next 48 hours off. So my buddy Britt does what most fireman do, he works a side job. He is a contractor and a...
As we approach the new year, have you thought about setting your goals? If you have't, I suggest that you do. Goals are important. They are a road map with a destination. If you do not pick a place to go, you can get lost quickly. When you set your goals remember the 6 areas: Family, Spiritual, Friends/ Relationships, Physical, Business and Education. Also, read the book The Slight Edge...
I was at worship the other day with a five year old who was trying to sell his Rubik’s Cube. I didn’t know they still make those things, but, I played along. I asked him how much he wanted for the Rubik’s Cube. Tyner: “Nine hundred sixteen”. Me: “Nine hundred sixteen what?” Tyner: “Cents.” Me: “Ok,” “How about ten cents down, twenty cents a month until it is paid off?” He shouted,...