Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad, has made headlines by saying he is approximately $1.2 billion in debt. For someone like me—a financial planner who teaches people to eliminate personal debt and build wealth without borrowing—that certainly gets my attention. But it doesn’t change what I teach. First, let’s add some context. Kiyosaki isn’t saying he ran up $1.2 billion buying clothes, cars, and vacations. Much of his borrowing is tied to investments, especially income-producing rea

JJ talks about Nicole Jackson, the Baton Rouge Woman who bought her house in cash almost 20 years ago and is now losing her house because her boyfriend’s heir is forcing the sale of the property. Ms. Jackson put her boyfriend on the deed in case she died first. He died first and unfortunately did not name Ms. Jackson as an heir. The court determined his sister to be his heir, and she is now forcing Ms. Jackson to sell her home to claim her brother’s share of the house. There are so many mistak

Episode 571: Don't Let Fear-Based Politics Control Your Pocketbook JJ discusses the trend of letting fear-based politics derail our critical thinking and activism, ultimately damaging our family’s financial future. Using the race for Texas Governor as an example, JJ outlines what actions could have been taken back in March by people who repeatedly complain about the current governor (Abbott) and discusses different reasons why people are afraid not to vote for a candidate they complain about. J

JJ helps a young lady who is scared of her creditors because she lost her job and can’t pay her bills. Learn how to prioritize when you can’t pay everything and learn how to avoid getting sued by creditors with a solid Pro-Rata Plan. JJ also quickly answers a question about how to build up savings when the client is on SSI and technically could lose her benefits if she saves more than $2,000 total. Class Schedule: Every 1st Thursday: Fireside Chat (Money Q&A) Every 2nd Thursday: 7-Figure Busi

How can you best use and invest a $1,000,000 inheritance? JJ answers this question for someone is worried about getting taken advantage of by financial advisors wishing to charge 1% or more in fees to manage the money. Not only is this unnecessary but JJ walks through various options for best utilizing that money for one’s current enjoyment and future security Class Schedule: Every 1st Thursday: Fireside Chat (Money Q&A) Every 2nd Thursday: 7-Figure Business Building Every 3rd Thursday: Real