Birthdays are a time for giving gifts. Independence Day is just around the corner and on our nation’s birthday, I thought it appropriate to look into perhaps the most recognizable gift our country has ever received, the Statue of Liberty. It Began with a Medal Lady Liberty is one of the world’s most recognizable symbols…
I recently received a treatise entitled “Get Out of Your Own Way.” The author of the first section is anonymous; the last part is a great quote by Frank Outlaw. Together, they remind me of the importance of having a positive mental attitude as we journey through life. Be careful what you ask for—you just…
Happy Father’s Day! As you know, this special day isn’t just a chance to buy Dad some new cologne or a power drill. It’s an opportunity to reflect on what fathers mean to us. The things they’ve taught, the values they’ve instilled, the examples they’ve set. It’s a chance to look in the mirror and…
It’s that time of year again and it seems that I’ve heard about more graduations than normal. We’ve had a great two weeks as we celebrated with Julia as she recently graduated from Colorado Springs Christian High School. Grandparents, brothers, sisters, nieces and nephews all came to town for the week. We weren’t able to…
When it comes to investing, there’s a lot of terminology and jargon you might see bandied about by financial professionals or the media. Most of these terms are not hard to understand – but they may seem baffling at first glance. Understanding some basic investing terms is helpful, because it can help transform investing from…
Picture It: There are over 140 national cemeteries in the United States, each reserved primarily for military veterans and their spouses. Most states also have special cemeteries set aside for veterans. And of course, there are the thousands of soldiers laid to rest in simple family plots, with countless more buried where they fell in…
Doing Things the “Right” Way As the PGA Tour continues, I couldn’t help but think about how competitive we’ve become. For those of us who are sports fans it can often be disheartening to see how far some people will go to gain an advantage over their competition. The modern sports world is full of…
It’s May, and that means Mother’s Day! As you know, Mother’s Day is a chance to tell our Moms how much we love and appreciate them. A chance to say “thanks” for keeping us clothed and fed, safe and warm. Yes, mothers sure do a lot, don’t they? But did you know that most mothers…
First I want to say THANK YOU to everyone who made our first Shred Day a success. We couldn’t have done it without the Housing and Building Association, Federal Document Shredding, and our setup and cleanup crew. But most of all, it wouldn’t have been a success without all of YOU! Thank you for taking…
The Three Biggest Social Security Mistakes I See Because I work a lot with Social Security you might imagine how agitated I was when The Office of Inspector General released a report in March showing that 9,224 Social Security recipients were underpaid approximately $131.8 million according to CNBC. The research found that claimants were not…