According to the Census Bureau, more than 4.4 million new businesses were created in the U.S. during 2020 — the highest ever on record. That’s a 24% increase from 2019 and is 51.0% higher than the 2010-19 average. COVID accelerated the shift to this digital world we live in making it easier than ever to start a business. I am…
Category: Big Picture
8 Question To Ask Before You Hire An Advisor (And Why/What Answers To Look For)
Looking to hire a financial advisor towards the end of this year? 🤔 I want to help you out! 👇 Here are some important questions to ask when hiring an advisor and why they’re important! 📝 1) Are you a fiduciary? Many advisors are not required to act in your best interest. Typically, these advisors are one’s who can sell…
Save For Future Flexibility
“Saving creates options for you to pursue things in the future that you don’t even know you want today.” Last week when Treyton and I were recording our podcast, this quote somehow came out of my mouth and I realized that a blog post had to be written about this idea. For many people, saving is something that is only…
Hiring A Financial Advisor: Is It Just About Investment Growth?
Here’s a common question that comes up in my first meeting with prospects: “Okay, so if this is going to cost me $150 a month, then I expect you to make me more than that. Is that fair?” As an advisor, you do want to help grow your clients’ investments, but an advisors’ value is not that simple — investment…
Everything You Need To Know About AllStreet Wealth
As AllStreet Wealth launches this week, I thought it would be helpful to explain everything about our company — from the name, to who we work with, to the price, to the process, to the content to expect. Let’s get into it! Why The Name AllStreet Wealth? And Who Do We Work With? Traditionally, WallStreet and large financial institutions would…
Top 5 Personal Finance Books You Need To Read
I have learned so much about finance through books so I wanted to share with you all the most influential ones for me and some of my favorite quotes from each book. I would highly recommend giving all of these a go to learn more about the technical and emotional sides of money. Both are so important! The best way…
Never Stop Compounding Interest
“Most great fortunes are built slowly. They are based on the principle of compound interest.” – Brian Tracy I could go on and on all day with quotes about compound interest but hopefully, you understand how powerful compound interest truly is, and if you believe in it, your goal should be to allow your money to stay invested for as…
The Long Game Top 10 Episodes By Downloads
1. Taylor King – Be Uniquely You Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts 2. Austen Allred – Betting On Yourself And Merging Your Interests Into A Business That Changes Lives Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts 3. Andy Slye: Becoming A Debt Free Millionaire By 31 Listen on Spotify Listen on Apple Podcasts 4. Tyrone Ross Jr.: Hard…
Bet On Yourself
“I don’t like to gamble, but if there’s one thing I’m willing to bet on, it’s myself” – Beyonce “Bet On Yourself” – Fred Vanvleet I don’t have a success story quite like these two, but as I look back on this last year at RLS Wealth, these quotes stick out to me. This next week marks 1 year since…
The Key Details Of RSU’s: Using Eli Lilly As An Example
Companies often look for opportunities to incentivize and pay their employees in other ways than just cash. Stock compensation is one of the most popular ways to do this. This past week, I was working on a plan for a client at Eli Lilly, and since so many people from Butler and Indianapolis work at Eli Lilly, I thought I…