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John Booren
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For These Financial Areas, Emotion is More Important Than Logic

Money is hard. Take it from us, we are honored to have very intimate, fragile conversations with clients like you every single day. And if you’ve been a part of those conversations, you know that it can be very emotional. Sometimes we think myopically that money is just about numbers—it’s spreadsheets and calculators. All we need to do be completely rational and figure out how to get the most out of an investments. But that’s not all money is. You may have heard the phrase: “Personal finance is a whole lot more PERSONAL, than it is finance.” There is so much truth in those words.
Millionaire in the Making
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Now Available: Millionaire in the Making by John Booren

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bbq1ck-bSTk In the last year, I’ve had the realization that there are far too many people living in the most financially impactful years of their lives who lack the necessary planning and guidance to make…
Lessons from Omaha

Lessons from Omaha

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fk7Mw8Wkjis Rumors speak of a man in Omaha with god-like investing prowess. His legend is constantly examined by professional, professors, and even the media pundits. His 70+ years of investing and straightforward…
Financial Advice for Newlyweds
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Financial Tips for Newlyweds

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0nuO7lQgY_s As another summer wedding season comes to a close, many new couples will, for the first time, learn financial responsibility for two. So whether you’re a young couple tying the knot or you found…
8 Best Financial Apps
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The 8 Best Financial Apps for Money-Conscious People

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dZUs-7kE_00 You’d be hard-pressed to find someone without a smartphone or tablet these days. Companies like Apple and Samsung have redefined how we communicate, what we rely on, and our ability to access information.…
Two Ways to Reduce Taxes

2 Easy Ways to Reduce Your Taxes

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-uJsD8RMoEA In preparation for this week’s Prosper On commentary, I Googled “How to reduce taxes.” The result: nearly 45 million pages. I didn’t have a chance to go through all the results, but those…
Make the Media Work for You

Make the Media Work for You

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c9XPPVFpkm8 “News is to the mind what sugar is to the body.” – Rolf Dobelli We live in a world of news and media. We are constantly bombarded by headlines, articles, stories and breaking news updates.…
Make the Media Work for You
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Get Fiscally Fit for 2013: Part 2

Last week my partner Greg Horstman listed ten areas to review before 2012 comes to a close. This week, let’s turn our focus to 2013 and explore some habits worth adopting for the New Year.
Make the Media Work for You

The Day After Tomorrow

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BzFUUrtEEcA The next 24 hours are going to be crazy. Six months of fierce politicking and advertising all comes down to this one day - election day. With the election wrapping up and a new president stepping…
Make the Media Work for You

The Impact of iPhone 5

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WCyUULevpLg Apple released the newest successor to their line of consumer electronics late last week, the iPhone 5. The highly touted and anticipated phone received reviews ranging from lackluster to brilliant.…
Make the Media Work for You
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7 Money Musts for College Students

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4LNvy9FfbU As the flurry of excitement winds down for those heading back to college, the realization starts to settle in: college is expensive. The costs don’t stop with tuition fees. From book costs to…