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Do you have more money smarts than a doctor?

Submitted by Byron Moore, CFP® & Mike Jones on January 22nd, 2015

By Byron Moore, posted January 22nd, 2015

Question: I don't make as much money as a doctor and I have very little financial background. So with limited money and knowledge, where should someone like me start?

Answer: Right where you are...and start now.  

Fear – understand it to overcome it

Submitted by Byron Moore, CFP® & Mike Jones on January 20th, 2015
By Byron Moore, posted January 20, 2015

The following column was published in The News Star on Sunday, January 18, 2015.

Question: I would love to start my own business, but frankly I am scared that I’ll just become another statistic. But it’s one of those things that if I don’t do it, I’m afraid I’ll regret it all my life.

Answer: Fear is an emotional early warning system for impending danger or threats.

Resolved: this year, I will prepare, pt. 2

Submitted by Byron Moore, CFP® & Mike Jones on January 12th, 2015
By Byron Moore, posted January 12, 2015

The following column was published in The News Star on Sunday, January 11, 2015.

Question: I am in sales related to the oil and gas industry and I am frankly worried about how this next year will play out for me. How do I set positive goals in light of these negative circumstances?

Answer: Life never goes according to plan, does it?

Podcast - Human capital: your greatest asset

Submitted by Byron Moore, CFP® & Mike Jones on January 9th, 2015
By Byron Moore, posted January 9th, 2015

The following segment first aired on KEDM 90.3 on October 15th, 2014

Your human capital is the value today of all the money you will earn over the remainder of your working life. In this segment Byron shares some suggestions for maximizing the potential of your human capital.

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Resolved: this year, I will prepare, pt. 1

Submitted by Byron Moore, CFP® & Mike Jones on January 5th, 2015
By Byron Moore, posted January 5, 2015

The following column was published in The News Star on Sunday, January 4, 2015.

Question: I am in sales related to the oil and gas industry and I am frankly worried about how this next year will play out for me. How do I set positive goals in light of these negative circumstances?

Answer: Preparation can always be procrastinated. Consequences cannot.

Perspective for a frantic family guy

Submitted by Byron Moore, CFP® & Mike Jones on December 29th, 2014
By Byron Moore, posted December 29th, 2014

The following column was published in The News Star on Sunday, December 28, 2014.

 

Question: A few weeks ago you addressed the financial needs of someone in their 20s. That was me 10 years ago. But now I’m married with children, a mortgage, a bunch of bills and I just feel like I’m on a treadmill at work. Got any financial tips for a guy in my stage of life?

Answer: We met with Bob in a coffee shop in Dallas.

Timely Tips for 20-somethings

Submitted by Byron Moore, CFP® & Mike Jones on December 16th, 2014
By Byron Moore, posted December 16th, 2014

The following column was published in The News Star on Saturday, December 14, 2014.

Question: I will graduate from college this semester. I feel very fortunate to have a good job lined up. I want to be smart with my money. Do you have some basic financial tips for someone my age?

Answer: Congratulations on separating yourself from the crowd by doing two things most people your age often don’t: seek advice and think ahead.

Podcast - Dealing with an income increase

Submitted by Byron Moore, CFP® & Mike Jones on December 8th, 2014
By Byron Moore, posted December 8th, 2014

The following segment first aired on KEDM 90.3 on September 24th, 2014

A lot of news stories we hear are stories about individuals making their way in our hobbled economy. But for some, these are indeed the best of times.  If you happen to be one so fortunate to deal with newfound affluence, here are a few things to keep in mind.

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Shopping sanity on sated Saturday

Submitted by Byron Moore, CFP® & Mike Jones on December 1st, 2014
By Byron Moore, posted December 1st, 2014

The following column was published in The News Star on Saturday, November 29, 2014.

Question: I’m not one of these people who gets up at 3am to go shopping on Black Friday, but I do like to get my shopping done early. It’s easy for me to get caught up in the moment and overspend. How much do other people spend on Christmas and how much is too much?

Answer: By the time you are reading this, Black Friday will be just a memory. If you overate on Thursday and overspent on Friday, maybe you should call today sated Saturday.

Podcast - Is financial planning for the young?

Submitted by Byron Moore, CFP® & Mike Jones on November 24th, 2014
By Byron Moore, posted November 24th, 2014

The following segment first aired on KEDM 90.3 on September 17th, 2014

When should a young person begin the financial planning process? At the same time she receives her first paycheck. No matter who you are, you are not too young for financial planning.

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