Many Americans set financial goals, but why is it so difficult to achieve them sometimes?

Billy J. Hensley, Ph.D., was appointed president and chief executive officer of the National Endowment for Financial Education® (NEFE®) in 2018. Before his time at NEFE, Hensley served as assistant director for the Ohio College Access Network, and program associate at KnowledgeWorks Foundation in Cincinnati; assistant director of admissions at Hiram College (OH); and as campaign coordinator at Union College (KY). He helped build the number of college access programs in Ohio by designing sustainability plans for communities all across the state.

NEFE is grounded in the belief that regardless of background or income level, financially informed individuals are better able to take control of their circumstances, improve their quality of life, and ensure a more stable future for themselves and their families, NEFE’s mission is to inspire educated financial decision making for individuals and families through every stage of life.

To learn more about Billy, visit:

https://www.nefe.org/What-We-Do/Leadership/Billy-Hensley

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Are you overspending? Perhaps too highly leveraged with credit?

Individuals must plan for the unplannable. Fair Lending Officer of Allegiance Bank Rickey Jimenez provides valuable insight into how people can protect themselves for unpredictable events such as floods by taking small measures each and every day.

Rickey is experienced in Community Development and Fair Lending with a specialization in transitioning ISB to Large Bank for CRA examination purposes. He has a proven history of forming powerful and strategic relationships in the community and leveraging resources to make the greatest positive impact possible. He is also experienced in product development, policy and procedure creation/enhancement, employee training, multiple CRA & Fair Lending analytical softwares and strategic planning.

To learn more about Rickey, visit:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickey-jimenez-89646b73/

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http://www.fa-mag.com/news/advisors-stay-the-course-amid-monday-s-market-drop-22864.html?section=3 

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Robots are coming for your job. Regardless of your profession, degree or experience, there is no escaping the automated future. However, you can take steps today that will guarantee you not only survive, but thrive in this new economy.

John Pugliano is an independent money manager and the author of The Robots are Coming: A Human's Survival Guide to Profiting in the Age of Automation. In his book, he details how you can harness the uniquely human qualities of creativity, ingenuity, and entrepreneurship.

Over the past 30 years, he's honed his skills as an individual investor, building his personal portfolio and developing a unique trading style. Today John’s the founder and money manager at Investable Wealth, LLC a fee only investment advisory firm licensed in the State of Utah. He's also the host of the Wealthsteading Podcast.

To learn more about John, visit:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnpugliano/

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http://www.fa-mag.com/news/advisors-stay-the-course-amid-monday-s-market-drop-22864.html?section=3 

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Women are more likely than men to feel that they lack investment knowledge. This can discourage them from taking even basic steps in ensuring their long-term financial security. 

For this reason, many women face a real risk of being financially under-prepared for retirement. Being poor is not anyone’s idea of a good time. Sad statistic: women are 80% more likely to be in poverty at retirement compared to a man.

However, the good news is that with some guidance women are very well placed to grow their wealth and become financially empowered. In fact, studies indicate that there are actually some qualities that make women better investors. For example, women often trade less often than men because they have a longer term outlook. These qualities make women well-suited to become successful financially.

To learn more about Anjali, visit:

https://www.dahliawealth.com/about

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Families often undergo financial crisis situations that can be difficult to traverse alone.

Richard Simonds is a senior financial coach at Family Houston. He is an experienced Director Of Services with a demonstrated history of working in the individual and family-services industries. He is skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Coaching, Crisis Intervention, ProgramDevelopment and Evaluation. Richard is also a strong operations professional and an alumni of the University of Houston.

Family Houston's mission is to create a stronger community for tomorrow by helping individuals and families meet the challenges they face today. Through various programs and services, Family Houston strives to be Houston's premier resource that uses a holistic approach to help people empower themselves, stabilize their lives, and sustain lasting improvement.

To learn more about Richard, visit:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/richard-simonds-74108423/

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It's often said that the chairman of the Fed is the second most powerful person in the world, next only to the president of the United States. Some say the chairman is even more powerful.

When Ben Bernanke publicly stated on September 8, 2013, the Fed's intent to continue its policy of quantitative easing, global markets instantly reversed direction from a worrying downward spiral to an exuberant upward surge. Even POTUS can't do that. Dr. Robert R. Johnson's Invest with the Fed takes the simple position that correct interpretation of Federal Reserve policy actions leads to better investing decisions. To this end, they present strategies that will help you design a portfolio that takes Fed policy into account.

Dr. Johnson is the author of multiple books and scholarly articles on portfolio management, asset valuation, wealth management, and monetary policy. He currently serves as Professor of Finance in Creighton University's Heider College of Business and on the board of RS Investment Management. From 1996 to 2011 he held a number of senior executive positions at CFA Institute and has extensive experience with credentialing programs, ethical and professional codes of conduct, and global business expansion. He is co-author of the books Strategic Value Investing, The Tools and Techniques of Investment Planning, and Investment Banking for Dummies. He is also coauthor of the forthcoming book Investing by Fed, which is scheduled to be published in December of 2014.

To learn more about Dr. Johnson, visit:

https://www.theamericancollege.edu/robert-r-johnson-phd-cfa%C2%AE-caia%C2%AE-lead-american-college

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Can money be a symbolic representation of deeper issues underlying everyday relationships?

According to Kira Nurieli, a dedicated mediation and conflict resolution expert, sometimes we have to dig deeper to find the true meaning behind the crises that plague family relationships, friendships, and the like. With money as a central theme in many of these crises, it is often that conscious financial planning can assuage the problems that subsequently arise in these cases.

Kira is an alumni of Columbia University and has 10+ years of experience in mediation. Her experience and skills come from her life as a parent, and she offers workshops, discussion groups, skills-training, and coaching services. 

To learn more about Kira, visit:

http://www.harmonystrategies.com/ 

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Are you married to a doctor? Do you find being married to a doctor isn’t as glamorous as society assumes?

Lara McElderry is the host of the Married to Doctors podcast, where she explores how you can navigate having a relationship with a spouse that is a physician.

According to Lara, being married to a physician is not an easy journey, but she has also realized that having the right mindset can make a successful home happier.

To learn more about Lara, visit:

https://marriedtodoctors.com/lara/

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With the holidays approaching, living a healthy financial lifestyle is more important than ever.

In The C.A.S.H. Formula, WenFang Bruchett draws from over two decades of banking experience in wealth building. This book will teach you strategies for getting loan approvals, capitalizing credit, creating assets, and living a healthy lifestyle. Once you learn and apply the formula, you will master the secret of achieving lasting financial freedom. Everyone knows that money can't buy happiness. However, having money can solve many problems. Once you read, understand, and apply The C.A.S.H. Formula, you will enjoy life the way it was meant to be: to live, to laugh, to love, and to be yourself.

WenFang is a former executive for a global finance organization where she managed over $200 million in assets. She has used that know-how to help transform the lives of thousands of consumers and entrepreneurs from financial rock bottom to financial solvency and wealth - even helping early stage entrepreneurs secure capital.

To learn more about WenFang, visit:

https://www.blissfinance.com/pages/about-us

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What are the best ways to be spending your money this holiday season? How can you budget for buying gifts?

With the hustle and bustle of the holiday season right around the corner, you want to make sure you are not overextending yourself when it comes to shopping for friends and family. Rudy Cavazos Jr. provides valuable insight into how we can avoid the Christmas shopping guilt crisis plaguing so many Americans.

Rodolfo Cavazos Jr, Founder and President of The BridgePath brings over 20 years of personal money and credit management experience.  His mission has always been to bring the right partners together to achieve a win, win, win scenario. "Having worked over 20 years providing financial education has never seemed tedious nor unsatisfying. It's been a joy and satisfaction to see community members achieve their personal financial goals."

To learn more about Rudy, visit:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/rodolfo-cavazos-jr-6708827/

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