Happy Thanks Giving
Wishing everyone a safe and Happy holiday as you celebrate time with the special people in your lives. Take time to appreciate all that you have during your time away from the daily grind. Please [...]
November 2011
Ask Derick Podcast
Getting on Track
Putting What’s important to you FIRST
What is the sign of a good decision?® It’s putting what’s important to you first. Did you realize that your assets owned at death are generally subject to federal and state taxes? A significant percentage [...]
Wednesday’$ Warnings
Things your should know about your Debit Card. Most things computerized for monetary transactions are regularly tracked. You may not know your being followed but you are. Not only are you being followed, the predator is [...]
October 2011
Layaway’s Return
As a child, I remember being dragged to the store and forced to try on item after item only to find out none of it was coming home with me. Of course by this point, [...]
September 2011
New Banking Fees!!!
Updated story on "Big Banks are looking for more ways to replace lost revenue." After several media blitz on Banking Fees, something has moved corporate America to reconsider. Read Full Story here. Bank [...]
June 2011
Getting Real With Debt
Many people have a general view of their financial situation and debt plays a major role in that picture. Acquiring debt is much like a bad semester in school. Mentally take off one semester and [...]
Necessary Defense
Insurance was created to pool the downside risk of loss. Many have experienced the premium cost with limited or no benefit. The cost of life’s risk have varied and risen so far and fast that [...]
Building A War Chest
Earlier this year I spent some time with a group (148) of high school students discussing personal cash management. Of course the discussion was at a level that they could immediately relate, cell phones, ring [...]
Five Principles For Wealth Leverage
I have always wished that I had the inside tip on getting ahead in business and life. Well if you are thinking the same thing, I have completed the assignment for both of us. I [...]