Money is a fact of our everyday lives and in order to live happy, prosperous lives we must be financially literate. Sadly, the data tells us that as a society we are not properly preparing ourselves or our children. This means every day money creates unnecessary stress in our lives and our relationships. Here are… Read More
Do you picture yourself owning a new home, starting a business, or retiring comfortably? These are a few of the financial goals that may be important to you, and each comes with a price tag attached. That’s where financial planning comes in. Financial planning is a process that can help you reach your goals by… Read More
reposted from: Planner – AICPA Personal Financial Planning Division NewsletterMarch/April 2013, Volume 29, Number 2 When you ask baby boomers about Gen X and Gen Y, most will give you an exasperated monologue on the challenges of these generations. You will hear phrases such as “disrespectful of authority,” “lacking a work ethic,” and “self-centered.” The… Read More
Even before your children can count, they already know something about money: it’s what you have to give the ice cream man to get a cone, or put in the slot to ride the rocket ship at the grocery store. So, as soon as your children begin to handle money, start teaching them how to… Read More
This tool is for business leaders looking to define their organization’s financial goals and build a path to achievement. This is a brand new tool for Mackey Advisors & we would love to hear your feedback on how it can be improved!
In our lives we all struggle with achieving our goals. Sometimes we are not specific enough, it “took too long”, or the goals were completely unrealistic. SMART goals are the best way to create goals that are achievable. Whether you are setting a goal for yourself, you employees, or your finances be sure to be SMART. SMART… Read More
1. What are the leading Key Performance Indicators (KPI) in this business? Many CEO’s try to manage their business by only reviewing their P&L. This is a disaster in the making, it would be akin to driving coast to coast looking in the rear view mirror. In this fast paced world, you need to be… Read More
Overall, the U.S. Economy continues to survive a passage through a seemingly unending series of self-inflicted crisis; specifically, presidential elections, the fiscal cliff, sequestration, and now Europe (Cyprus to be exact). While the political backdrop continues, there are clear signs the U.S. economy is continuing to expand. Most key metrics are showing continued improvement in… Read More
reposted from thestreet.comby: Brian O’ConnellMarch 19, 2013 It is said that the ancient Greeks had a knack of wrapping truths in myths, the better to communicate everyday truths. An interesting concept, but one that won’t wash with our investment experts, who were invited to pick their biggest retirement planning myth and debunk it, whether it be how… Read More