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With a Tax Refund: Use the 20 – 50 – 30 Allocation to Keep Your Wealth-Building on Track
If you are among the fortunate few who are getting a tax refund, congratulations! Now you need to maximize your short-term gain by...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Feb 27, 20233 min read


Attractive CD Rates, but First: What is a Certificate of Deposit or CD?
At Paycheck to Wealth, we have talked about the three key financial buckets that are needed to have wealth-building success. Just as a...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Feb 13, 20233 min read


Surprise! New Law That Helps Your Wealth-Building (Secure 2.0 Act)
If you’re like most of us, you are pretty cynical about the government and if it ever does anything to benefit the average person. ...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Jan 29, 20234 min read


A Challenging Year in 2022 for Investing in Financial Markets
To say that 2022 was a challenging year for investing in financial markets is an understatement. By all accounts, 2022 was the worst...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Jan 12, 20232 min read


For a Solid Wealth Plan - Three Things to Know
You may be wondering, what do I need to have a solid wealth plan? We have talked about paying yourself first and consistency with your...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Nov 25, 20223 min read


Rising Interest Rates? Consider Adding Protected Investments
2022 has been a very difficult year with high inflation and rising interest rates. But why are interest rates rising and what can be...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Nov 4, 20223 min read


Smart Benefits from Having a Roth IRA
When thinking about wealth-building investment options, a Roth IRA is one of the investment tools that should be top of mind. That is...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Oct 29, 20223 min read


In the Market Stay In and You Will Win!
I am sure you are thinking that the title of this blog is very strange. The words: “In the market stay in and you will win” are easier...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Oct 12, 20222 min read


Why Choose Paycheck to Wealth? (Hear from the Founder)
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Bill Shelmon Jr
Sep 23, 20221 min read


How a Down Stock Market Can Be Your Friend
I know too many people who have the thought that a down market with falling stock prices should be avoided at all costs. In fact, this is...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Sep 10, 20223 min read


Stocks, Bonds, Funds: Oh My! (How to Decide the Right Investment for You)
As in the story of the “Wizard of Oz”, entering the forest conjured up scary thoughts of the unknown. In Dorothy’s case the unknown was...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Aug 13, 20222 min read


Rising Inflation - 4 Things You Should Know
During times of inflation, how should we respond to keep our wealth-building on track? Inflation is ever present in our lives, and it...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Jul 10, 20222 min read


Do I Have Enough to Invest?
People often talk themselves out of getting started with investing and wealth accumulation often asking: Do I have enough money to start...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Jun 12, 20221 min read


The Joy of Paying Yourself First!
Do you ever wonder why it seems that you can never get your savings and investing going in the right direction? You sit down at the end...
Bill Shelmon Jr
May 28, 20222 min read


ETF - A Simple Explanation!
Probably you have heard in the investment world about Exchange Traded Funds or ETFs. However you may be wondering: what exactly is an...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Apr 28, 20222 min read


Show Me My $1 Million Treasure
Will I get to $1 Million? It’s possible, but it won’t happen by magic. Financial discipline and consistency will help pave the way. The...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Apr 14, 20221 min read


How Index Funds & ETFs Compare to Stocks and Commodities
You may be wondering, why would I invest in an index fund or an Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) when I can buy an individual stock or a...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Mar 13, 20222 min read


How to Make Emergency Savings Part of Your Wealth-Building
What is emergency savings and why is it important? Emergency savings is the money you have available to help you cover unexpected...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Feb 27, 20222 min read


Is My Wealth-Building on Track to Meet My Goals?
We all have hopes and dreams of things that we want to accomplish. It might be a secure retirement, sending my children to college...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Feb 6, 20221 min read


Is an Investment Advisor Right for Me?
You might be wondering with all the money saving Apps and the do-it-yourself (DIY) financial platforms on the internet; why do I need an...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Oct 24, 20212 min read
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