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Wealth Building Strategies by Chris Waltzek

In today’s economy, we’re all concerned about increasing our wealth and socking some away for the future. It seems there is never enough cash left over to create savings, and oftentimes, not enough to meet the bills. Chris Waltzek is the host and executive producer at Goldseek.com Radio, which is a two-hour weekly broadcast covering the financial industry. With the research he has done in this capacity, as well as his role as a writer on the show, he has written a book titled “Wealth Building Strategies in Energy, Metals, and Other Markets.” In this book, he discusses the state … Continue reading →

Another Take on Gold

We keep hearing people talk about gold. I had a question to pose to my friend, financial advisor John Hauserman of RetirementQuest. I asked, “I keep seeing people advise us to buy gold, but I have a question. What if I end up with all kinds of gold, but there’s nothing to spend it on? What if no one will take my gold? What other ways do you advise us to prepare for future economic downturns?” John replied, “I am really glad you asked this question. While someone could write an entire book on this subject, which I actually did … Continue reading →

Don’t Make These Mistakes

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There are many mistakes we can make with our finances. Here are a few traps you don’t want to get caught in. When thinking about investments a bad place to start is with something that has buzz but no history. Another bad investing idea is to pay too close attention to performance and sell out of emotion. The stock market ebbs and flows; we have to give it time to get there. Saving can seem like a difficult undertaking. If you’re living paycheck to paycheck, you may wonder where savings is supposed to come from. Not saving, however, is a … Continue reading →

Is Your Bank Failing? Interview with a Banker

We’ve all been watching the news with some trepidation, I’m sure. It seems that banks are failing right and left. How do we know if our bank is safe, and what should we do if we hear a rumor that our bank is hitting the skids? I sent these questions to a friend of mine, who is the manager of a major bank. He willingly answered them for me, but he asked that I not share his name. It’s not a very popular time to be a banker. I asked him, “What are the signs that my bank is struggling?” … Continue reading →

Value Depends on Gratitude

I’ve spoken before about the value of something depends on how badly you need it. If you’re stranded and the first gas station you come to after a five-mile walk is charging eight bucks a gallon, you’ll gladly pay it just to get yourself out of the desert. But value is also dependent on how willing you are to receive. As a writer, I attend conferences and enjoy listening to the speakers. Some presentations are awesome, and some don’t hit quite the need I have. It’s interesting to listen to the other attendees out in the hallways. Some will say, … Continue reading →