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Ways to Guide Your Money Toward Supporting Black Lives

Recent events in the U.S. have caused many to pay closer attention to the racial issues and inequalities that still plague our nation. I believe that most rational people agree that we still a long way to go when it comes to racial justice and equality.

Michael Reynolds, CSRIC® | January 8, 2021

Is Pet Insurance Worth It?

Pets are a part of the family, and they deserve quality medical care. But healthcare for pets can get expensive. Is it worth it to consider pet insurance?

Michael Reynolds | September 14, 2020

How I Organize My Bank Accounts (A Blueprint for Structured Banking)

I encourage you to give this structure a try. You may even want to customize it for your needs if you have other categories that you want to segment. Though it may seem like a little more work up front, this banking structure can go a long way toward helping you manage your money with intention and purpose.

Michael Reynolds | August 27, 2020

Starry-eyed About Real Estate Investing? Here's a Dose of Reality.

It seems like everyone has a friend who is “into real estate”. As we walk the path of building wealth, investing in assets that produce a return is a key tenet. There is more than one way to invest and real estate seems to be a popular choice for many.

Michael Reynolds, CSRIC® | August 4, 2020

How to Launch an Online Course or Product

An online product is a wonderful way to generate income because it requires no inventory, no shipping, no geographic boundaries, and can be sold and delivered instantly. It can be a course, a membership community, a digital download, or any combination of things.

Michael Reynolds, CSRIC® | June 16, 2020

13 Myths About Working With a Financial Advisor

Of all the life skills that you can develop and strengthen, managing your money is perhaps one of the most impactful and important skills. Money is foundational to everything we do in life and how we relate to and handle money can have a significant impact on our quality of life.

Michael Reynolds | June 10, 2020

My Top Three Ways to Achieve Extreme Productivity

A lot of us struggle with productivity. Being able to get things done is a pretty clear competitive advantage when it comes to money. If you are productive, you are potentially more likely to increase your wealth because you can simply get more done which leads to success in business, work, running your household, and pretty much every area in life.

May 19, 2020

7 Everyday Ways to Use Your Financial Advisor

Money is a tough subject for a lot of us. It's hard to talk about. It's hard not to feel stressed out about it. It's hard to ask for help. All these feelings are natural. But they can also hold us back from making progress.

Michael Reynolds | February 18, 2020

How Financial Planning Helps you Enjoy Life Right Now

"Financial Planning." Could there be a more boring phrase? What does financial planning make you think of? Does it conjure up images of sitting in a big fancy office with guys in suits (nothing against guys in suits... I'm sometimes one of them) who want to talk to you about retirement goals and asset allocations?

Michael Reynolds, CSRIC® | February 18, 2020