Money Matters With Greg Blog

The term “smart home” sounds like something out of a movie on Syfy or a place where intelligent people go to converge. Yet, the concept isn’t new by any means. John Chambers, CEO of Cisco, referenced the concept at the Consumer Electronics Show in 1999.

The prospect of suddenly having to face life with a disability that limits your ability to work in the way you’re used always seems unlikely. Disability is something other people face, maybe in old age, but not you. While disability insurance may seem unnecessary right now the facts give cause for the preemptive action.

I have to be honest. After my Cubs won their first World Series in 108 years and now with the finish of the recent Election 2016, I feel like the dog in this picture.

April. A time for Easter celebration, flowers blooming, the Masters golf week and finding new inspirations! I write this as snow falls here in the Midwest in an extremely surprising one to three inches of accumulation. Seriously, not kidding. Mother Nature never seems to disappoint does she? Great sense of humor she has.

In a recent broadcasting of Money Matters hosted by Greg Farrall (@FarrallWealth), the owner and CEO of Farrall Wealth, welcomed and introduced Robert Northington to the show. Mr. Northington is a veteran in the field of interior designing and stopped in to share some professional tips for the money-savvy home remodelers out there.

The Market looks like it is going to remain flat or down for the year in 2015. Where are the prognosticators/talking heads now? Those that expected 10%, 5%, 3% gains for the year are silent. Like we predicted 2015 has been a year filled with market volatility and sluggish growth.

Title: Midyear Outlook 2015: Some Assembly Required

Recently I was reminded of a life lesson I learned while studying in Australia. Twenty some years ago, I was fortunate enough to have a year left on my athletic scholarship.   Because I was done with my eligibility my plan B was if I could not extend my football career professionally I would study International Business abroad.