Isaiah Goodman
Bio
Isaiah is a Certified Financial Education Professional TM and a dynamic speaker who loves to empower others. Isaiah has been married to his wife since 2012. At home they are joined by their four children and dog.
Stories (49/0)
Becoming Celebrated
Imagine this, you graduate high school, go to college and pay off all four years of college by working a simple summer job. When you graduate you have enough money and credit to start a family, buy a home, car, and even a lake house. You work at the job for years, and they promise you a pension that will pay out a guaranteed amount during your retirement years. You retire, get a gold watch. And plan to travel the world on your pension and social security checks. The good old life right? Probably what some people think of when they talk about making America great again.
By Isaiah Goodman5 years ago in Trader
Becoming Noteworthy
Hey business owners! This one is for you! Have you heard the statistics about being an entrepreneur? 20 percent of small businesses fail in their first year, 30 percent of small businesses fail in their second year, and 50 percent of small businesses fail after five years in business. Finally, 70 percent of small business owners fail in their 10th year in business.
By Isaiah Goodman5 years ago in Journal
Becoming Investment Savvy
One of the most frequent questions I hear is, "How do I start investing?" To me there is a lot under that question that I need to massage out before I just recommend a fund or particular stock. Why do you want to invest? Short term or long term? How much can you invest? Do you have enough in liquid savings? And more…
By Isaiah Goodman5 years ago in Trader
Becoming Efficient
What do you think of when you hear the word "taxes?" Some people think it's theft! Some people think they are needed for the US to thrive as a nation. And they think people who make more money should pay the most taxes. From what I've found with our clients, most people think of taxes as a necessary nuisance.
By Isaiah Goodman5 years ago in Trader
Becoming One
Money is one of those things we don't like to talk about. People can feel embarrassed or ashamed because they feel like they don't have enough or because they don't know enough about it. One of the biggest issues with money is with intimate relationships. We've all heard that money is the number one reason for divorce.
By Isaiah Goodman5 years ago in Humans
Becoming Goal Oriented
We're starting off with "Becoming Goal Oriented: Planning Your Goals." What does that have to do with money? Everything. Have you heard of the book Start with Why by Simon Sinek? If you haven't, go check it out! The main concept is this, begin with the end in mind. I want you to start thinking about the goals you have for you life. Buying a home, paying off loans, sending kids to college, sure those are the typical ones I hear. Those are fine, but what about traveling to Germany to see your homeland. Or starting your own business, getting in shape—all of these things in our lives typically take money. The lives we want to live and the goals that we have for our lives take money to accomplish them. It may not be a ton of money, and we can be frugal and get deals and be smart, but it.still.takes.money (insert handclap emoji).
By Isaiah Goodman5 years ago in Trader