Business & Finance

Women and Long Term Care

Jeff Masters
5 Apr 2016
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For many people, the words “long term care” bring to mind images of nursing homes, wheelchairs and the incapacitated elderly. But really, long-term care is a wide range of services and other support you may need to get through basic everyday tasks and life as you get older. This service will be one of your biggest expenses in retirement, yet many who are nearing retirement don’t understand the risks and the financial strain it can be to their financial plan and retirement.       How long term care affects women Statistically, women live longer and many are caregivers to […]

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Wozniak and Saban to Inspire Architects of Tomorrow at Leadercast 2016

Shelly Pond
1 Apr 2016
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Committed to transforming leaders by clarifying their calling, challenging their minds and engaging their hearts for service, Lifework Leadership and the National Christian Foundation will be a local host for Leadercast 2016 on Friday, May 6. The largest one-day leadership event in the world, Leadercast will feature nationally-acclaimed speakers such as Apple Co-Founder Steve Wozniak, University of Alabama Football Coach Nick Saban and Navy Seal Commander Roarke Denver in a live event Simulcast from Atlanta, Georgia, to more than 100,000 leaders in hundreds of locations worldwide. It will be hosted locally at First Baptist Church of Fort Lauderdale’s Global Grill […]

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Improving Your Retirement Finances

Jeff Masters
1 Mar 2016
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Jeff Masters Good News   Approaching the time in life when you hope to have enough savings and investments to retire can be challenging and confusing. But don’t be discouraged. It’s never too late to improve your retirement prospects. Here are some ideas and recommendations on how you can improve your retirement finances.   Downsize your living Your family home is likely more space and a bigger expense than you need. If you downsize your standard of living, you can reduce your monthly expenses and save the difference. A less expensive place could reduce your tax, maintenance and utility bills. […]

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What about Life Insurance?

Jeff Masters
2 Feb 2016
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Life insurance may be one of the most important purchases an individual will ever make. An August 2010 study by LIMRA, an insurance research organization, revealed that ownership of individual life insurance has fallen to a 50-year low in the United States: 30 percent of households (35 million) have no life insurance coverage at all. In addition, there are a variety of mistakes made during the process of obtaining life insurance coverage.   Procrastinating When you wait too long to buy life insurance, you leave your family vulnerable if something unexpected happens to you. Term life insurance premiums generally increase […]

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John Fisher Has a Passion for Leaving a Legacy with Your Wealth, Values & Influence

Shelly Pond
1 Dec 2015
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John Fisher, owner of Fisher Precious Metals, is a national industry expert on buying gold and silver bullion and establishing precious metals IRAs. He is also a Certified Appraiser with the International Society of Appraisers and facilitates certified appraisals. However, his expertise was originally developed in support of Christian ministries. After spending over a decade in the business incentive industry, John Fisher was asked to join Stephan Tchividjian in establishment of the local Christian Community Foundation (CCF) in Fort Lauderdale, originally the local presence for the National Christian Foundation. Having gained experience as the Vice President of CCF in donor […]

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The Most Expensive Time of the Year

Jeff Masters
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  Wow, I can’t believe it is that “expensive” time of the year again! Christmas is supposed to be the season to have fun while enjoying the holiday with family and friends. However, the cash crunch and credit card bills arriving in January seem to ruin the joy. It’s no wonder that the holidays are actually one of the most stressful times, especially from a financial perspective. Smart spending and creating a Christmas budget can reduce the financial burden and alleviate some of that unwanted stress. But let’s be real, its way too easy to get caught up in the […]

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What to Do When the Stock Market Crashes

Jeff Masters
6 Oct 2015
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  We all experienced a lot of market ups & downs recently. We know that markets rebound from crises over time. However, the recent market volatility has affected investors more than anytime since the Great Recession in 2008-2009. This volatility can be very unsettling, but it is a natural part of the market. We have to remember the big picture and put volatility into perspective so you will stick to your long-term financial plan you have created. Here are some thoughts on how to do that.   Stay invested Over 66 years historically (14 bull markets and 13 bear markets), […]

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Reigniting Your Dream Beyond Mid-life

The Good News
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At a recent Go-DRREAM Workshop I hosted, I was amazed to find an audience of mostly 50 and 60-somethings waiting to learn how to reach their dreams. I should not have been surprised. After many years of moonlighting as a grant writer and evaluator, I left a full-time faculty position to dedicate my time to a research business my wife and I own. The business took off. So I was eager to hear answers to my opening question “What is your dream?” The answers were as diverse as the men and women themselves, who hailed from Central and South America, […]

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Divorced Over Money?

Jeff Masters
1 Sep 2015
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  You’ve probably heard that money problems are one the most significant factors that can lead to divorce. According to a Citibank survey, 57 percent of divorced couples cited money problems as the primary reason for the demise of their marriage. Having counseled couples financially for over 20 years, I have found that money is never the reason for their marital discord but rather just a symptom of their conflicting hearts. Other factors such as incompatibility, lack of emotional support, abuse and sexual problems rank higher than money problems.  Money is a problem in many marriages, but usually the first perceived […]

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A Good Way to Save For Education Costs

Jeff Masters
1 Aug 2015
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Save for education costs

  For some time now the cost of a college degree has been rising at a shocking rate, and as a result the dream of one day going to college, for many, remains just that…a dream. But the rising cost of college has brought heavy debt burdens that have many new graduates wondering if they will be able to pay off their loans before they retire. The challenge for parents can be trying to save for their own retirement while saving for their children’s education at the same time can seem just as daunting. Many parents and students have traditionally […]

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