Wendell BrockMar 5, 20212 minWhat Is the Emotional State of Money?Money has a strong connection to our emotions. There are many aspects of money, including how we use money, that cause us to experience...
Wendell BrockFeb 27, 20213 minHow Well Do You Know Your 401(k)?“401(k)” is one of those terms that frequently gets tossed around in regular finance or work conversations, but how well do you...
Wendell BrockFeb 20, 20212 minWhat are Exchange Traded Funds (EFTs)?Have you ever had a craving for pizza, but couldn’t decide on which kind to get? What if you could only get one? Wouldn’t it be great if...
Wendell BrockFeb 13, 20212 minDo You Really Want a Mutual Fund?A mutual fund is both an investment as well as a company. It allows you to pool your money with other investors which is then used to...
Wendell BrockFeb 6, 20212 minYou're paying how much?!People often want to know how to calculate their living expenses to create a workable budget. There are plenty of formulas out there for...
Wendell BrockJan 30, 20212 minDo You Have a Bucket List?Saving money can be a challenge for even the most financially savvy. It takes willpower, sacrifice, determination...and a plan. A lot...
Wendell BrockJan 18, 20212 minWhat if I'm not ready yet?People inherently want to be prepared before they tackle something new or difficult. We want to get ourselves ready and organized. ...
Wendell BrockJan 7, 20211 minWhere do I start?It’s the start of a new year, a time when people make resolutions and set goals. 2020 was chaotic and created difficulties, especially...
Wendell BrockMay 7, 20193 minIf You're Breathing, You NEED ThisOn April 21, 2016, Prince, the rockstar died. While I must admit I have never been much of a fan of his work, or some genres of most...
Wendell BrockApr 30, 20193 min"But it's hard to save money..." Providing financial counseling for many years, a question like this often comes up: Why is it hard to start saving? Money is a very...
Wendell BrockApr 11, 20194 minPersonal Finances and the Distractions of LifeYears ago I use to teach seminars about personal finances and one thing we use to talk about was what I will call the distractions of...
Wendell BrockApr 4, 20195 minYou may not budget like this!We typically know how much we spend each month, but do we really know the details? Budgeting is the process of creating a physical plan...
Wendell BrockMar 7, 20193 minFacts of Critical Illness Insurance Riders In an effort to make life insurance policies more appealing and fit more of a family’s financial needs, measuring the risk, insurance...
Wendell BrockMar 5, 20193 minWant to Improve Your Credit Score?The other day I was in a store that was having a closing sale nearly everything was 70% off. I struck up a conversation with the manager...
Wendell BrockFeb 12, 20194 minEntrepreneurs, The Life Blood of FreedomThe word “entrepreneur” originates from a thirteenth-century French verb, entreprendre, meaning “to do something” or “to undertake.” By...
Wendell BrockFeb 7, 20194 minWhat's the deal with my Home Insurance?Homeowners insurance can be very confusing - let’s be honest how many of you have actually read your policy and know its limits, etc.?...
Wendell BrockFeb 7, 20193 minSix Tips to Becoming Self ReliantRecently I was in a meeting and the thought occurred to me; why do people even attempt to have a financial plan? What is the purpose of...
Wendell BrockJan 17, 20194 minGot Cash Flow?I have an uncle who, during his professional career, was a very well respected city manager. Periodically he would come and visit us in...