One of my favorite movies I enjoy watching and re-watching is Apollo 13. I saw it with my grandparents in Annapolis, MD in 1995 and remembered my grandfather really enjoying the film as well since he remembered that crisis. I am amazed at the scene where the astronauts were going to run out of bre [...]
Understanding how to manage money is a learning curve that most of us struggle with as we transition into adulthood, but if you could prevent your child from the same struggle, would you? Author Sunny Istar Lee will what steps you can take today to mold your children into fiscally responsible adults [...]
In times of crisis, you don't want to be shaking pennies out of a piggy bank. Having a financial safety net in place can ensure that you're protected when a financial emergency arises. One way to accomplish this is by setting up a cash reserve, a pool of readily available funds that can help you mee [...]
Dear Valued Client, In this rapidly changing situation, I want to assure you Woodmen Financial Resources is maintaining regular business operations to ensure we continue to serve you. First, I wish you, your family, and your community well during this unprecedented time. The health and safety of our [...]
Raise your hand if you want more money! Retirement Insights Director Tammy Rabe is on this week’s show to show you what may be stopping you from receiving a higher Social Security benefit and teach you the steps you can take to avoid this! Real Wealth® is an online radio program with a purp [...]
You want to retire comfortably when the time comes. You also want to help your child go to college. So how do you juggle the two? The truth is, saving for your retirement and your child's education at the same time can be a challenge. But take heart — you may be able to reach both goals if you make [...]
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs states that there are five basic needs that must be met before anything else – yet without realizing it, we often bend reality and stretch that five to 10, 12, or even 15. Simon Reilly, a coach and previous TED Talk Presenter, is on this week’s show to explain 17 mistakes [...]
I am now one year into my volunteer position as Unit Commissioner for the Voyageur District, Bay Lakes Council, Boy Scouts of America (BSA) organization. It has been a long road that I wanted to share with you. As a kid, I was both a Cub Scout and Boy Scout. I regret never making it to Eagle Scout b [...]
After all your bills are paid, what do you do with the leftovers? Do you put it into a savings account or into a 401k? This week, Financial Professional Dave Alison has some great suggestions on “the order of saving” your money! Real Wealth® is an online radio program with a purpose to educ [...]
The basic concept of valuation is to determine a justifiable dollar value or price for a total or partial interest in your closely held business. It is the process of answering the question, "How much is your closely held business worth?" Business valuation plays a critical role in determining gift [...]
