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Don't Leave Your Financial Future to Chance...

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"Do you want to build your financial future around something that you KNOW is completely unstable?" I asked asked the crowd.

Heads nodded. Eyes glazed over. A few people even stared at me like they were dumb struck.

This was the punctuating line from another speaking engagement where I worked to help otherwise smart, hard working business owners to see where they've been not-so-smart about building wealth.

I'm Constantly Amazed that So Many Intelligent People Turn Their Brains Off When it Comes to Money and Finances.

But let me start from the beginning...

Lately I've heard a lot of whispers... at coffee shops, while dining in the latest restaurant hot spot, and even on the mainstream radio.

What I'm I talking about?  I mean the kind whispers indicating people know something is coming with the economy, but they aren't quite sure what... AND that they are afraid.

The meltdown of 2008 is still too fresh in many minds and all of the signs point to a repeat performance sometime soon.  Of course it will be different this time, but we all know SOMETHING is going to happen.

If you don't have money in the stock market, then maybe you aren't so worried. But if you do, then you're right in being concerned because we all saw what happened 10 years ago. It set most people back more than a decade and devastated their financial plans.

But all that struggle could have been avoided in 2008, and whatever is coming can be avoided too. It just takes the willingness to think differently about your money and building wealth.

If you're like me, then you already know that Wall Street doesn't care about you. Not even a little.  

Wall Street Only Cares About Wall Street. 

You know what I'm saying is true, even if you don't want to say it out loud. So ask yourself why would you trust them with your life savings when they've already proven that they are willing to make a profit, even if it hurts YOU?

It doesn't make sense, does it?

I know everyone else is doing it and the people on CNBC and Fox News tell you it's a good idea, but you also know that those TV networks are OWNED by Wall Street and big banks. So of course they are going to tell you to give them your money. It may create stability and income for THEM, but it doesn't do that for YOU.

So ask yourself, if you could be SURE of the returns you'd earn on your money, would you prefer that to guessing?  And if you knew exactly how much money you'd have at retirement (or for the next stage of life), would that be better than hoping and praying that you can beat Wall Street at its own game and time the market right? 

If You Answered that You'd Prefer a Predictable, Certain Future for Your Money - Then Keep on Reading...

Here's reality: It's nearly impossible to create a financial plan or retirement strategy when the bulk of your money is riding the roller coaster of the market. There is simply NO WAY to plan for the future when you can't predict what might happen in the markets. 

However, what IS predictable is that the markets will go up and down, and that most "non Wall Street" people will lose while the big banks and financial institutions will win. It's been that way for the past 40+ years, and its only getting worse.

So now we get back to where this post began and I'll ask you the same thing...

"Do you want to try to build your financial future around something that you KNOW is completely unstable?"

If not, congratulations! You may have just changed the financial trajectory of your life...

The Good News...

There are ways to make consistent, predictable, safe returns outside of the "Wall Street Casino", and it's probably not what you think.  These ideas don't require to you out smart big business, "beat the system", or utilize some loop hole that might soon be closed.  

I'm talking about tried and true strategies that have worked for 100's of years and are heavily used by the wealthiest families and corporations in the world.  

The best news is that you don't need to have millions of dollars to implement these ideas.

In Fact You Can Start Building Wealth with As Little as a Few Hundred Dollars a Month.

(Although we have clients using $100k+ each year)

Rather than explaining exactly what I'm talking about (because there's a slightly different variation for each person) I'd like to invite you to learn more by downloading our free book or scheduling a free learning session with our team. There's no obligation and we're happy to answer any of your questions when we talk, so you've got nothing to lose. 

Needless to say, if you are tired of the ups and downs of markets and Wall Street creating chaos in your finances and keeping you from the peace of mind that comes from KNOWING you're on the right track - then I want you to know... 

There ARE Other Alternatives.

If you'd like to do the research yourself, be my guest. (It only took us about 20 years of research to figure this stuff out) Or you can take the "short cut" and learn from a team that has finally figured out how to create predictable returns you can count on for the long haul. Simply schedule a complimentary strategy session or download our free book to see what I'm talking about...

It's Time to Take Charge and Stop Leaving Your Financial Future to Chance.

The choice is yours and the sooner you see how this works, the sooner you'll understand how different your financial life can be!
 

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The Best Investment Nobody Talks About

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I work with a lot of very successful people who get a lot of advice. They are told a host of different ways to beef up their bottom line, save money, and invest for the future. However, most of them are NOT being told about a simple, low risk way to make HUGE returns.

Most of us are being told to invest in the stock market (which I believe is a BIG mistake for most people), invest in real estate (which I like a lot for the right people), or buy commodities as a hedge against inflation or the devaluation of the dollar.

But NONE of these has the kind of returns I’m talking about… It’s not even close. (And they often come with a lot of risk for the uninformed investor)

So why would you want to take unnecessary risk for rewards that fall far below what I’m going to suggest… Simple, there are 2 reasons:

1) It’s not sexy or glamorous. Many people choose something flashy over what gets results, but I’m a fan of dollars-that-make-me-more-dollars as a first priority (call me old fashioned).

2) It doesn’t fall under the category of a ‘traditional investment’ so most people don’t think of it that way.

So what am I talking about?

Have you ever heard the phrase, “It’s not how much you make, it’s how much you keep?”

I’m talking about keeping a TON more of the money you make by (stick with me here – I’ll explain more) hiring an “A Lister” Tax Accountant.

Surprised?

Did you realize that taxes will be the SINGLE LARGEST COST in your life? (And your house isn’t even a close 2nd). It is HUGE!

I’ve literally seen people I work with save over $100k by paying a good tax specialist less than $5k to do a review and make some alterations to their returns.

That is a 20X RETURN…

…but it gets even BETTER!

If you have a good “tax guy” you’ll get to enjoy those savings EVERY SINGLE YEAR moving forward. For many of us that is 40, 50, or even 60 years of saving a TON more on taxes. Depending on how you determine that return on investment, it’s likely a strong 6 figure difference in your life time.

Think about that… 6 (or even 7) FIGURES on a tiny investment!

For round numbers sake, think about it like this…

If you’re household income is $150k and you pay 25% in taxes. Then you will pay $37,500 in taxes per year. If a good tax guy can get you down to 15%, you’d save $15k a year. If you’re in your 30’s and going to pay taxes for the next 40 years (or longer), that’s over $600,000 in savings. ($15,000 x 40 = $600,000)

Imagine if you make more than that… Your returns will be even higher!

Picture all of the fun adventures you could have, the house you could buy, or what you could do for your family with all of that “extra cash”!

So here’s the problem…

Most people are TOO LAZY to take the time to find someone that is actually an “A Lister” when it comest to taxes. In fact, you probably believe your current “guy” is really good… right?

But how do you know?

Have you ever had someone double check his/her work?

The truth might surprise you…

I’ve seen the numbers, and it’s pretty staggering. In the firms I’ve worked with, the average business owner we double checked was over paying taxes by more than $20,000 a year. Yep, I said it… $20K A YEAR!

That’s obscene – and its unnecessary. You EARNED the money, and you deserve to KEEP it.

So what should you do about it?

First you need to decide that you’re willing to consider working with someone who’s more than ‘average’ at taxes. You’ve got to come to the realization that you need a true PRO!

Second, you need help evaluating your situation. Everyone’s situation is different, so reach out to us to set up and appointment and we’ll help you evaluate your current situation and your “tax guy” to see what makes sense.

We’ll even refer you to an “A Lister” if yours isn’t cutting the mustard, so you’ve got NOTHING to lose. It’s completely free and you can schedule your appointment by clicking here…

So it’s up to you. Are you willing to spend a few minutes and a few bucks to create TREMENDOUS returns? (I mean the kind that can literally change the course of your financial life)

If the answer is ‘Yes’, then download What Would the Rockefeller's Do? and learn more about how the wealthy utilize money differently, and how you can learn from their approach.

On a final note, if you aren’t filing for tax incentives or rebates, you could be missing out on a LOT of money the IRS would gladly give back. Over 95% of CPA’s don’t do this for small businesses, so it’s worth considering. You can find out more about that here…

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