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I've worn many hats over the years, and strive to let my writing reflect the breadth of all this experience.

I currently split my time between a number of ventures:

*I'm a Certified Financial Planner and oversee a financial planning practice.

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Business > Small & Home Business Questions to ask yourself before you start a home business: 11 of 24
Socrates once said, "An unexamined life is not worth living". I'm not sure if the guy ever ran a home business, but I think he was onto something. From a business point of view, I would argue that an "unexamined business is not worth starting". This is especially true when someone is running a business out of their home, whe... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Home business: Credit problems: 2 of 4
Who would have thought that finding a loan would be harder than finding customers? Yet, that is the reality for most small, home-based businesses. The reality is, banks are not lining up to give home-based businesses money. The banks realize that many home-based businesses are started because people need more money, not beca... More..
Sports & Recreation > Skiing Where to learn to ski in Colorado: 2 of 4
When it comes to learning to ski, there are three things that bring comfort to most people: A lot of room, not a lot of people, and a patient ski instructor. Snowmass in Colorado has got all three. With over 3,000 acres of slopes, making it one of the largest ski resorts in North America, you've got more than enough room to ... More..
Local Guides > New York City Hotel reviews: The Inn on 23rd New York, NY: 1 of 1
As someone who grew up doing a lot of traveling, I have become a little jaded to the standard-issue hotel room. They're all pretty much a big box, with a couple of beds, and varying quality of free soap. Thus, when I travel, I look to stay in B&B's or inns, for a little more unique experience. When a recent work assignment c... More..
Travel > United States Best areas to stay in Panama City Beach: 1 of 1
It's hard to get lost in Panama City Beach, as long as you actually end up in the right Panama City Beach to begin with! That's the first mistake a lot of visitors make. Panama City Beach is basically a different city than Panama Beach, and they're only a few miles apart. Booking a hotel room in the wrong Panama City, can le... More..
Sports & Recreation > Skiing Backcountry skiing in Breckenridge, Colorado: 1 of 1
Breckenridge has raised the ante in the "war of the backcountry". As resorts around the nation open up more backcountry skiing to adventure seekers, Breckenridge has gone and dropped the bomb. It's called the Imperial Express chair lift. Part of the original mystique of backcountry, was having to "earn your tracks". You'd ri... More..
Travel > Air Travel & Airlines Visitor's guide to Northwest Worldclub Lounge, Memphis: 1 of 1
As many of you know, I love the airline lounges. There is something about the "Members Only" access that almost negates the experience of flying coach. Now, I'm not a "high-enough roller" to be ushered into the clubs by the airlines. And truthfully, my bankroll is not fat enough to buy memberships for each club, but I've fou... More..
Entertainment > Album Reviews Album reviews: The Animal Years, by Josh Ritter: 1 of 1
I discovered Josh Ritter's, "The Animal Years", during a nap on the way back from Vegas. I was jammed in the backseat of a pickup, and had somehow managed to fall asleep. I was awakened by a song that was so lyrically rich, and so addicting musically, that I think I nearly scared the driver to death when I screamed, "Play th... More..
Food & Drink > Restaurant Reviews Restaurant reviews: California Pizza Kitchen, Mission Viejo, CA: 1 of 1
Dining With Kids: California Pizza Kitchen, Mission Viejo, CA It's been a while since we've been to one of our old favorites, The California Pizza Kitchen. So after church this last week, we decided to take our two boys (ages 6 and 3) to the Mission Viejo location for lunch. They had never been, and pretty much associate piz... More..
Personal Finance > Taxes Tips for lowering your tax on capital gains: 1 of 1
People often ask what the secrets are to minimizing the capital gains tax bite on their investments each year. The unfortunate reality is, that there is very little you can do to offset profits you've already recognized through selling an appreciated investment. However, you can set yourself up for a little less pain next ti... More..