Mentor Moment

On this page you will find a variety of my musings. It may be that I want to focus on part of our website, such as the FPA section. Or, I may want to highlight an article or report, such as the 10 Easy Steps From Poverty to Abundance. I may comment on the current state of the economy, and what the average person can do to cope. You might see answers to questions people have asked, such as, "Should I pay off my mortgage?" I might focus on something like giving to others.

Each week I will post something new that is on my mind. As you read, you may agree or disagree. Either way, I would enjoy hearing your comments. Maybe something here will spark some curiosity about the topic and make you want to research it some more on the website.

Check back every week for some new thoughts on a variety of financial planning-related topics.

How do You Choose Your Life Goals

It would seem pretty easy to determine your goals. Just identify what you want to do in life an there you have it. Not so fast. The fact is, most of us do not have a good idea of what we REALLY want to do. We know the easy stuff: keep the house, send the kids to college, retire comfortably. We probably are even able to tell someone the “expected” goals for someone who is moving forward: I want to get ahead, I want to be financially successful, I want to take a world cruise.

While there may be elements of truth in those goals (although, if so, they need to be restated in a way that makes them measurable), I am pretty sure that they do not represent your deep-down, heart-felt, life goals. You know, those goals that, years ago you stopped dreaming about because they were so unrealistic and unobtainable. The goals that everyone else might have laughed at if you let people know your real dreams.

Here’s a good way to learn a little about yourself and rediscover your true goals and dreams.. . . . READ MORE