In a contest, nobody wants to compete behind the eight ball or with one hand tied behind the back. Nobody wants to start already from behind. Starting from behind means you’re at a handicap and limited in some way that would prevent you from competing at your peak. “Behind the Eight Ball” “One Hand Tied Behind Your Back” […]
Monthly Archives: October 2019
I found an interesting tidbit of news this week involving the Chicago Teachers Union strike. What struck me was that one of the union demands was access to affordable housing. This was surprising that affordable housing was a focal point of a teachers strike. What was not surprising was the lack of affordable housing. Since […]
The Opportunity Zone program is an exciting opportunity for both investors and the under-served urban and rural communities the program was designed to lift. Central to the program are significant tax savings and incentives. These are offered to potential investors to place their capital with Qualified Opportunity Funds (“QOFs”) for investment in Opportunity Zones to […]
According to author Chris Martenson in his 2012 book, Crash Course: The Unsustainable Future of Our Economy, Energy & Environment, there are only two out of the three types of wealth that matter and that investors should focus. First, the three types of wealth are: Primary Wealth. Primary wealth represents the physical resources from which […]
When you were a kid and adults asked what you wanted to be when you grew up, you probably answered with some common responses like a doctor, lawyer, astronaut, fireman, or other exciting or high-paying job. Today, you’re grinding through 8 to 12 hours a day, 5-6 days a week. As your income grew, so […]