Real life, not learned in school

      My name is Walter. I began my career in Real Estate at age twenty-one in 1994 while working at a grocery store from age sixteen to twenty-six. Once I left the grocery store, I pursued other job opportunities while building my Real Estate business. Years later, I found the seven money milestones that refined how I viewed money. I started this blog to provide people with financial literacy skills typically not taught in schools but are ESSENTIAL for our success. As my introduction, here are a few insights surrounding my experience with the seven money milestones.   Milestone 1: Get a Financial Education  My first in depth look into financial education was when I met my now business partner Shon Agnew from WFG Wealthwave. Today, I continue my education by sharing information with others and further that knowledge through my recent work with WFG Wealthwave. I also read (or listen to) books and blogs on finance on a weekly basis to supplement my knowledge....

                                                                                                                                                                                           One of the first steps toward financial freedom is the ability to manage your own finances (cash flow, spending and saving habits). A previous post on this page titled “How to Double Your Savings: The Rule of 72” describes how you can use compound intere...

                                                                                                                                                                                                                   Financial literacy is essentially having skills that develop your understanding of how money works-for example, how to earn, spend, and grow it. To be financial...