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October 6, 2020

Why Business Owners Should Take a Vacation

As business owners, it can be difficult to ever truly “check out” from our businesses, much less, take a vacation. We work long hours that continue even after we’ve gone home. The truth is, there is always some aspect of our businesses— contracts, equipment repairs, a team member that’s struggling, etc.—that can keep us up at night. But there are good reasons why business owners need a vacation.

January 3, 2018

3 Steps to Getting Your Budget Back on Track

The holidays are over, and it is time to whip yourself back into shape. If you’re like most Americans, you likely blew your diet with tons of holiday goodies. However, your waistline may not be the only thing feeling a squeeze—77% of people blow their holiday budget. If you fall into that category, it’s time to trim more than just the turkey! Get your budget back on track so you can make the most out of the upcoming year.

December 18, 2017

December 18, 2017

Last Minute Shopping Tips for a Debt Free Christmas

Did you know that the third Monday in January is considered Blue Monday? One psychologist deemed it the most depressing day of the year. Not only is it Monday—which we all know is the least favorite day of the week—but you’re in the middle of the winter months—every heard of seasonal affective disorder (SAD)! Couple that with the fact that you may have just realized that New Year’s Resolution isn’t as attainable as you once thought and you’re reeling from your the Christmas debt you amassed.

November 4, 2017

November 4, 2017

5 Tips How You Can Make Money on YouTube

When it comes to digital video content, we all know that YouTube is the king of content. When I started my blog, I also created a YouTube channel to host the videos that I create for you. For me, it was another excellent avenue for reaching people to help make their lives financially simple. We’ve all heard these crazy success stories of people making hundreds of thousands of dollars a year from their YouTube videos. Many times I get asked, “Justin, do you make any money off those videos?” So I thought I would share some tips with you guys on how your YouTube channel could help you pocket some extra cash.

October 23, 2017

5 Financial Steps for Surviving the Death of a Spouse

The death of a spouse one can be devastating. Every closet you open, every TV show you watch, every holiday reminds you of those that are no longer there. Not long ago, I experienced the tragic losses of my father and uncle. Luckily, I was able to offer my mother and aunt the financial help they needed, along with the emotional support those grieving need. Because this loss is sadly a fact of life, I have dealt with it in my business as well. As a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL ADVISOR™ in Knoxville, TN many of my clients need the same help navigating such a devastating loss.

August 19, 2017

Misconceptions About Small Business Owners

According to the Small Business administration, over 50% of all employees are employed by small businesses. Since 1990, large companies have eliminated 4 million jobs while small businesses have generated 8 million new jobs. If you collected all the small business employees and created a new country with them, they’d be the 17th most populated country in the world. Small businesses are the haven for innovation. They are twice as likely to produce innovative ideas with small business employees generating 13 times more patents per employee than large companies. Small businesses and their owners are an essential component of the U.S. economy. Despite all the good that small business owners provide, there are many misconceptions about small business owners. Here are three misconceptions I hear all too often and their realities.