Many of us boomers grew up with muscle car fever in the 1950’s and 1960’s. Was there anything cooler than a ’64 GTO, a ’67 Shelby Cobra, a ’68 Road Runner, or any number of years of Chevelle SS? I think not! Many of us have also spent too much [...]
While the city was experiencing a deluge of rain and wind Saturday evening, a few hundred Kansas Citians were gathered inside Union Station, showing their support of domestic violence victims at the Hope House annual gala, “believe2017”. Hope House literally provides the hope that many women, children, and men seek [...]
It’s hard to turn on the news lately without hearing the name Elon Musk mentioned. Within the past week, he made headlines when his concept for a high-speed transportation system called the hyperloop, was approved by the Department of Transportation for construction between New York and Washington DC. While in [...]
Human nature is a strange and wonderful thing, don’t you think? When times are tough, we cannot wait until they become easier. When they become easier, we worry about the next tough time or experience. Lots of investors are feeling that latter one today. As I write this on Tuesday, [...]
I enjoyed playing darts when I was in college. The dartboard consists of areas with varying levels of points. Within each of those areas are even smaller targets that represent several multiples of the points listed. I realized one day if I actually aimed directly for the smaller area that [...]
As the son of a baby boomer, retirement has been a regular topic of conversation at my family gatherings recently. Everyone seems to have their own utopic vision of what it will be like when they no longer have to go to work…..except my father. Despite the fact that he [...]
Each February I participate in the Kingdom Advisors annual conference. Larry Burkett founded the predecessor, Christian Financial Planning Institute, in 1996 to have trained financial advisors ready to offer wise, Biblical advice for Christians everywhere. Ron Blue took the helm in 2003 when Larry died. Other organizations joined the effort [...]
Often, people will ask me what I do for a living. Rather than give some longwinded answer that includes some impressive sounding title, I usually say I help my company solve problems. I truly believe God put me on this planet to do that very thing. I get a rush [...]
We had a great time partnering with the Independence Chamber of Commerce this weekend at their annual golf tournament. Much like us, the Independence Chamber has deep roots in our community. It represents a partnership of more than 450 member businesses and professional people committed to promoting the economic growth [...]
Have you ever noticed that people, in general, have a tough time applauding the success of others? All too often we hear excuses or knocks as to why someone achieved something or reached a certain level of success. “She thinks she’s better than everyone else.” “His father is on the [...]
