$1million by 2012: dream it, plan it, live it October 13, 2007

So it’s time to take ownership & aim big.
I remember once being fearless in the face of challenges and dreams — going after them was the fun rush of life. Then on the financial front - I learned how much it costs to retire, to retire with decent health care [...]

financial roots: your fiscal beliefs, fears, confidence must come from … where? September 5, 2007

In preparing for another financial planner interview this week, I imagined how a certain discussion could play-out regarding our debt:
Planner to me: So do you have credit card debt?
Me: Sure do.
Planner: So why don’t you pay it off right now or at least increase your payments?
Me: Because the [...]