Tuning out the Noise


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Tuning out the Noise:

The one thing that I remember most from Stephen Covey's 7 Habits of Highly Effective People is his chapter discussing Circle of Concern vs Circle of Influence. In a nutshell your circle of concern are all the things that you could worry about while your circle of influence are things that you have control over. Imagine concentric circles with the circle of concern entirely enveloping the circle of influence. What Covey posits is that we need to spend all of our time inside the circle of influence. In other words, focus on what you can control and tune out the noise. While this is true for essentially every area in life, it holds particularly true for your money. Understand what is important and intensely focus on the things that you can control.

Article of Interest

Ignore the Noise, Put Yourself First When Making Money Decisions

I get it! It can be a confusing money world out there! Everyone and their dog is telling you the best thing to do with your money (myself included). Real estate, stocks, crypto, fine art, DIY, hire an advisor, there are just so many choices. What it comes down to is knowing yourself and having a good idea of your ultimate goals. No type of investment is without risk. No type of investment is completely problem-free. There are advantages and disadvantages to everything, but understanding how these advantages or disadvantages relate to you will make your financial decisions much easier.

New Content from Retire to Abundance

These 5 Finance Books Will Actually Help You Retire Wealthy


I am a reader. My nightstand is full of various non-fiction books: biographies, self-help, and a whole lot of finance books. When asked what are the top books I'd recommend for retiring wealthy, I couldn't help but turn it into a blog.

My top 5:
Simple Wealth, Inevitable Wealth
The Total Money Makeover
The Millionaire Next Door
Think and Grow Rich
The Automatic Millionaire

Read about why I recommend these specific books, what audience they are best for, and an honorable mention book as well.

7 Mistakes to Avoid When Claiming KPERS


For Kansas folks enrolled in KPERS, make sure that you avoid these 7 common mistakes that can be very costly.

The biggest mistakes I see:
→ Claiming too late or too early
→ Ignoring spousal options and tax implications
→ Misunderstanding COLAs or your KPERS Tier
→ Failing to account for all your retirement income

Doing your KPERS research or working with an advisor who understands the intricacies of KPERS can help you avoid these big mistakes.

Recent Media Mentions

I routinely get inquiries from reporters needing expert personal finance opinions. Here's just a few articles I've been quoted in recently. You can check out the rest on my media page.

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