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SMART Financial IQ Quiz

September 6, 2014
David S. Chang

To make good financial decisions, people need to not only have a basic knowledge of finances, but also be equipped with the skills to apply this knowledge. The FINRA Investor Education Program recently gave a five question SMART financial quiz. 75% of US adults taking the test stated that they were pros at managing their […]

Debt Collection Help

September 5, 2014
David S. Chang

New ways to combat harmful debt collection practices (Get Debt Collection Help!) BY CFPB WEB TEAM Today, in addition to two bulletins putting companies on notice about harmful debt collection practices, we’re also releasing new tools for consumers: Action letters for consumers to consider using in corresponding with debt collectors and debt collection complaints. Click here for tips on […]

How to Get More From Social Security Part 1

August 27, 2014
David S. Chang

Social Security is a major source of income for most retirees and, on average, they depend on their benefit for about 36 percent of their income in retirement. Many people don’t realize that you may be able to collect more by taking advantage of spousal benefits and using social strategies such as “file and suspend” that […]

ATS003: How to Become Successful in Life, Work, and Investing with Steve Forbes

August 11, 2014
David S. Chang

Hey everyone! I am really excited to have Steve Forbes as our guest in this podcast episode. Malcolm Stevenson “Steve” Forbes, Jr. is the editor-in-chief of business magazine Forbes, as well as president and chief executive officer of its parent company: Forbes, Inc. He was a Republican candidate in the 1996 and 2000 presidential primaries. He is also a well known author of several best-selling books (scroll down below […]

How to Change Your Life – Pursuing Your True Life Purpose with Your 5 P’s

August 10, 2014
David S. Chang

ATS002 How to Change Your Life with 5 Ps of Profession and Purpose Download the checklist and worksheet above to go through your personal 5 Ps of your purpose and profession. In this episode I cover one of the most common questions people ask: What is my true purpose in life? What should I do […]

ATS002: How to Change Your Life and Pursue Your True Life Purpose

August 8, 2014
David S. Chang

Emergency Preparation and Hawaii Hurricane Evacuation Shelters

August 7, 2014
David S. Chang

Information and links to help you stay safe – Please click here to download the Hurricane Evacuation Shelters With Hurricane Iselle and Julio on the way it is best to be prepared. We’ve included a few helpful links in preparing for these upcoming storms. Please be sure to take time to double-check your household supplies […]

August 3, 2014
David S. Chang

*Visit this site often for updates. I will be adding more helpful links soon for each step! According to a recent survey, 53% of American adults have considered starting their own business (Click here for 55 business ideas that are less than $5,000). Not surprisingly however, only 7.8% of Americans are business owners! Why the […]

July 25, 2014
David S. Chang

If you haven’t done so already, download your free ebook on Secrets of the Wealthy. They strategies, investments, and principles they use to build wealth and achieve financial freedom! Check back as we frequently add more ways to Build Wealth and SMART Secrets of the Wealthy!

July 25, 2014
David S. Chang

If you haven’t done so already, please download the bonus ebook below! It provides valuable information on starting a business! Here are some more valuable links below to help you start or grow your SMART Business. Many of these resources are mine, come from government programs, non-profits, educational institutions, and reference organizations online. It is […]