Spring is here. It is a great time to think about your warm weather wardrobe and make sure you are projecting the image that bests represents your brand in this new season.

The past two years has been challenging to say the least for most of us as we’ve had to navigate through a world of COVID, lockdowns, restrictions, reopening’s, more lockdowns and on and on. We have been forced to restructure almost every aspect of our lives’ personally, professionally, socially, physically, psychologically, and so many other ways.

Adversity is an inevitable part of life, and many people around the world are experiencing challenges from loss, pain, or heartbreak. These feelings can awaken a profound search for meaning, and finding your purpose in your pain is an essential part of healing. Do not let the confusion of your pain cloud the clarity of the purpose it can serve in your life. I learned that certain experiences are meant to stretch and take us to greater heights. Some of our most difficult experiences produce a greater purpose. They generate seeds of character, resilience, strength that need to grow. As you navigate the detours, diversions, and disruptions of life, be sure not to let difficulties limit your ability to dream, experience joy, or make an impact in the world. Not only will you heal, but your example will also inspire others to do the same.

Coming out of the month of February, I began asking God to lead me. I had some serious decisions to make concerning my business and I needed clarity. I was looking for God to give me a blueprint, instructions, or even a vision of what I specifically needed to do. I felt that my next move would be lucrative and impactful if my prayers produced a step by step guide for how to navigate.

I am certified to teach real estate through the North Carolina Real Estate Commission. I was telling my new agents the other day how important it is for first time homebuyers to understand that budgeting is everything. I even gave them tips to give to their prospective clients that would help them with budgeting.

All month around the globe, we are saluting the achievement of our Sheros, past present. Women who fought for all women to have the right to achieve her dreams, to actively participate in a society where she could use all of her gifts and talents, to have the basic human rights. Over 100 years later, the fight still continues. Albeit, a different level, we still struggle for our place, gender equality and pay equity remain major challenges.

So this is almost the time of the year when you have to start thinking about your taxes. Taxes have been a huge expense for most people and especially for high-income earners. They pay a higher percentage of their income in taxes and there is no way they can avoid it!

However, what if we tell you that there are tax planning strategies that you can use to reduce your taxable income and save you some money? Wouldn't it be great if you can use these strategies to reduce your tax bill and have more money to spend or save? In this article, we will be discussing some of these tax planning strategies that you can use as a high-income earner. Let's find out!

An ideal lawyer will not just have a string of impressive credentials or gold lettering on his door. He or she will be caring, concerned, and devoted to their work. You need to think carefully before laying your trust in a lawyer after all in some cases your life, future, money or property will be in his hands.