Although it may seem like a dream at first, becoming a millionaire can be more attainable than people think.

We are blessed to work with wonderful people that generously gift time and financial assistance to numerous deserving charities. During this season of giving we want to share one smart gifting strategy.

Have you made up your mind on just about everything, even before you know what it is? For instance, when you meet someone, is your opinion of the person formed from the first impression?

We are only a couple weeks away from "Holiday Frenzy". Before we get there, make sure you are maximizing your qualified retirement plans.

As we write this communication the S&P 500 is down 2.4% this week. The Dow has seen triple digit intraday swings. All daunting but OUT OF YOUR CONTROL. What we do know is stocks over the long-term are a HUGELY valuable wealth building tool. Proof clearly depicted in the above chart of stock market growth since 1900.

So, for those who thought Labor Day was just a long holiday weekend to signify the end of summer, back to school and retail sales – there is just a bit more behind it.