Recent Articles from John Kyle
My 3.5 ways to give back
Do you consider yourself lucky for the things you have and how far you’ve come in life? I sure do. Looking back, it is so easy to see where people have helped me when I needed it most and just how far that went in helping me reach new levels in my life. Sometimes the […]
My 3.5 reasons to give back
For many years I’ve talked to my clients about certain ways that one can “give back” to their community and help someone else in need. I would like to tell you the benefits of giving back. No, I won’t be using guilt or coercion to get you to share my point of view, just plain-old, […]
My 3.5 success killer…
Everyone I know wants to achieve some sort of success. Some people want to make $1 million a year through their own business or real estate. Some want to get into great physical shape, write a book, earn a degree or travel the world; some just want to kick a bad habit like smoking. The common factor is […]
5.5 reasons people don’t set financial goals
With all of the outstanding benefits that research has proven in regards to goal setting practices over the years, why is it that so many people you know (you too maybe?) still do not set goals for themselves? Since the turn of the century, stacks of data have been compiled demonstrating just how powerful the […]
The 6.5 steps of financial self-defense: Part 2
(Editor’s note: This is the second of two parts. Read Part 1.) I’ve met people who have had three IRA’s doing nothing — for years! I have friends who would receive a statement every three months, open it, look at how much was in it, and then throw the statement away! They never looked to see what […]
Take advantage of the new gift and estate tax laws
Gifting assets to loved ones while you are alive can prove deeply satisfying, especially if those assets are used to pay for meaningful financial objectives like starting a business, purchasing a home or educating a grandchild. In addition, every gift you make removes assets from your estate and may help you achieve some of the […]