That Beaver Dam just broke! While we were packing up to leave for July 4th with family,  the beaver dam broke!  Where we were staying on our friend's property is on an Indian reservation.  So no relocating the animals,  no securing the dam, nothing can be done, ...

Technology continues to revolutionize financial markets, offering both opportunities and challenges for investors. Here are some key ways technology is impacting financial markets in 2024: 1. Algorithmic Trading Algorithmic trading uses advanced algorithms and AI to...

We all have friends.  Some of our friends are only for a short season.  Some are for longer seasons.  Some are for life. Some of our lifelong friends are Sam and Denise Baumgardner. When we were leaving,  I just happened to look across the parking...

Home renovation and flipping can be a profitable venture, especially in a dynamic real estate market. Here are some strategies to help you build wealth through successful home renovation and flipping: 1. Identify Profitable Markets Research and identify real estate...

The great thing about traveling around is making new friends regularly.  Now, we have to work harder to keep in touch since they may not be just right down the street, or going every week with us to church, but it is still a pleasure to get together and share...

Protecting your wealth is crucial in uncertain economic times. Implementing effective risk management strategies can help safeguard your assets and ensure long-term financial stability. Here are some key strategies to consider: 1. Diversify Your Investments...

Do you notice anything different or special about this picture? While many of you may simply see it as a nice picture of wild flowers. It reminds me of several things. First,  there's always beauty around us if we look for it.  Whether it is in a smile from...

Inflation can erode the value of money, making it essential to adopt investment strategies that protect and grow your wealth. Here are some smart investment strategies to profit from inflation: 1. Invest in Real Assets Real assets like real estate, commodities, and...

Value is in the eye of the beholder. Years ago before currency was truly established, Indians and settlers used beads, shells, spices, materials etc as currency. The buyer would determine how much they believed the value to be and offered what they believed matched...