Many of you know, it's Year-End Time, that means all Work, no Play, so sometimes when the winds are quiet it's because the Storm is lurking. In our case, it's more about getting things accomplished so we can enjoy the final days, well prepared.
So often we get caught up in our lives, we lose sight of the things that are so important, as we've learned this year, KISS...KISS...so let's keep it Simple Smarta$$, and that goes for many of us that forget how easily it's to rise to the top, yet losing sight along the way of the realities of Life & Money.
Enjoy this story, our heart goes out to the Martin's, however, we can only hope like so many, by reading this one, we can help prevent you & so many alike from making the same mistakes.
Click below to read this MUST READ STORY
"FAMILY's FALL FROM AFFLUENCE IS SWIFT and HARD"
Monday, November 29, 2010
Friday, October 15, 2010
Money & Music Salutes Pat-Lee, You know "The Name"?
Money & Music SalutesPat-Lee
"The Name"
YOU HEARD???
Cool V & Money Mike been working with Pat-Lee for some time and already Pat-Lee is making his name heard, with young fans from Alabama to the UK, all the way down, Brazil.
"Addicted to Fresh" (Fashion Gangsta) Single has been heard on major mixtapes and radio stations across the country & overseas.
Not only is he bringing the Fresh, but he's one young one grinding with his mind & eyes focused on the prize, only great things to come, so scoop up his latest EP, one word, "FRESH".
"The Name"
YOU HEARD???
Cool V & Money Mike been working with Pat-Lee for some time and already Pat-Lee is making his name heard, with young fans from Alabama to the UK, all the way down, Brazil.
"Addicted to Fresh" (Fashion Gangsta) Single has been heard on major mixtapes and radio stations across the country & overseas.
Not only is he bringing the Fresh, but he's one young one grinding with his mind & eyes focused on the prize, only great things to come, so scoop up his latest EP, one word, "FRESH".
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Toni Braxton: Money & Music
Toni Braxton -- Bankrupt Again, May Owe $50 Mil
Toni Braxton has filed for bankruptcy again -- claiming she owes somewhere between $10 million and $50 million in unpaid debts all over the country ... including DMVs in TWO different states.
Braxton -- who sold more than 40 million albums in her career -- just filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy in California ... and in the docs, the singer claims she's only worth somewhere between $1 mil and $10 mil ... but she could have up to $50 mil in debts.
In the docs, 43-year-old Braxton lists a ton of creditors to whom she thinks she may owe money... including:
-- AT&T
-- The Four Seasons Hotels
-- Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
-- Various medical bills
-- DirecTV
-- Neiman Marcus
-- The William Morris Agency
-- Tiffany & Co.
-- Orkin Pest Control
-- The Internal Revenue Service
-- BMW Financial Services
-- ADT Security
-- American Express
-- Flamingo Las Vegas
-- Mesa Air Conditioning
-- Nevada Power Company
-- Screen Actors Guild
-- The Westin
-- Wells Fargo Bank
Braxton also claims she may owe money to the City of L.A. Parking Violations Bureau -- and the DMV in both California and Nevada.
Braxton has a storied history of financial problems -- she filed for bankruptcy back in 1998 ... and earlier this year, the IRS filed a lien against her for $396k.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Top 5 Tips to Build Wealth, from the best Buffett
Check this article out below:
http://financiallyfit.yahoo.com/finance/article-110926-6907-5-top-5-tips-to-build-wealth-and-success?ywaad=ad0035&nc
Top 5 Tips to Build Wealth and Success
Peter Gorenstein and Farnoosh Torabi
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Warren Buffett is worth $45 billion. That wealth isn't only a factor of savvy investing and good business — the "Oracle of Omaha" is also known as a penny pincher. Buffett still lives in the same Omaha, Neb., home he bought in 1958 for $31,500.
Follow his frugal formula, and you too may wind up with a lot more money than you ever dreamed.
This week Financially Fit covers five tips to build wealth and success.
1. Live Below Your Means.
Being wealthy isn't just a product of your salary or investment prowess; it's learning how to save.
"We can make a lot of money, you can make a little bit of money, but the second you spend all the money is when people get into trouble. Saving is the key to preserving your wealth," says Ed Butowsky, managing partner of Chapwood Capital Investment Management, a firm that manages money for wealthy individuals.
As many Americans realized during the booming real estate market, just because you think you can afford something doesn't mean you should buy it. Keeping an eye on your bottom line will pay dividends over the long term.
2. Bounce Back From Defeat
With nearly 15 million workers unemployed right now in the U.S., it's easy to get discouraged. Don't! Most successful and wealthy people have overcome obstacles and failure along the way. Steve Jobs was ousted from Apple when he was 30. Today, he's a billionaire and a legend. Plus, after getting fired, he created another billion-dollar media company, Pixar.
"Bouncing back from defeat is something all great achievers have. They have this undying belief good things will happen and will continue to happen," says Butowsky.
Take Michael Jordan. "His airness" was cut from his high school basketball team. Motivated by the rejection, Jordan became a star the next season. The rest is history.
3. Self-Promote
Regardless of the profession, the rich and successful tend to have a strong sense of self-worth — key to skillfully navigating an upward career path. Mark Hurd, who was ousted as CEO of Hewlett-Packard in August, couldn't be kept down for long. Using his business skills and connections, in September, Hurd was named president of Oracle. (Hurd and Oracle founder Larry Ellison are known to be close friends.)
4. Have Street Smarts
Bernie Madoff lived the high life for decades, scamming unsuspecting clients, with a money-making formula that proved too good to be true. Only afterward did we learn that with a little due diligence, most clients could have easily uncovered the fraud.
But it's not only the swindlers and the con men you have to watch out for. Many times, friends and family take advantage of the rich. Whether it's a handout or an investment idea, Butowsky advises his high net worth clients that in most cases, it's wisest to just say "no." The best way to do that: have someone else do it for you.
"You need to really set up a wall between you and your family," he advises. "If you don't want to give them (family or friends) money ... saying no is probably a good idea."
5. Buy Cheap
The rich can afford to splurge, but that doesn't mean they do.
John Paulson, a billionaire hedge fund manager, bought his Hamptons "dream house at a bargain basement price," according to Greg Zuckerman, author of the Paulson-based book, "The Greatest Trade Ever." The story has it that Paulson eyed the home while it was in foreclosure. Finally, on a rain-soaked day, he purchased the home on the Southampton town hall steps. He was the only bidder.
On New York City's Upper East Side, Michael's— The Consignment Shop for Women— has been a bargain-hunting destination for more than 60 years. "We have a good percentage of women who can afford to shop on Madison Avenue but really like the idea of saving that money," says proprietor Tammy Gates.
From Chanel to Gucci and Louis Vuitton, the store specializes in high-end designer merchandise for a reasonable price. Speaking of her clientele, Gates says, "they're wealthy for a reason. They recognize that bargains keep people wealthy. Paying top dollar when you don't have to doesn't make sense."
http://financiallyfit.yahoo.com/finance/article-110926-6907-5-top-5-tips-to-build-wealth-and-success?ywaad=ad0035&nc
Top 5 Tips to Build Wealth and Success
Peter Gorenstein and Farnoosh Torabi
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Warren Buffett is worth $45 billion. That wealth isn't only a factor of savvy investing and good business — the "Oracle of Omaha" is also known as a penny pincher. Buffett still lives in the same Omaha, Neb., home he bought in 1958 for $31,500.
Follow his frugal formula, and you too may wind up with a lot more money than you ever dreamed.
This week Financially Fit covers five tips to build wealth and success.
1. Live Below Your Means.
Being wealthy isn't just a product of your salary or investment prowess; it's learning how to save.
"We can make a lot of money, you can make a little bit of money, but the second you spend all the money is when people get into trouble. Saving is the key to preserving your wealth," says Ed Butowsky, managing partner of Chapwood Capital Investment Management, a firm that manages money for wealthy individuals.
As many Americans realized during the booming real estate market, just because you think you can afford something doesn't mean you should buy it. Keeping an eye on your bottom line will pay dividends over the long term.
2. Bounce Back From Defeat
With nearly 15 million workers unemployed right now in the U.S., it's easy to get discouraged. Don't! Most successful and wealthy people have overcome obstacles and failure along the way. Steve Jobs was ousted from Apple when he was 30. Today, he's a billionaire and a legend. Plus, after getting fired, he created another billion-dollar media company, Pixar.
"Bouncing back from defeat is something all great achievers have. They have this undying belief good things will happen and will continue to happen," says Butowsky.
Take Michael Jordan. "His airness" was cut from his high school basketball team. Motivated by the rejection, Jordan became a star the next season. The rest is history.
3. Self-Promote
Regardless of the profession, the rich and successful tend to have a strong sense of self-worth — key to skillfully navigating an upward career path. Mark Hurd, who was ousted as CEO of Hewlett-Packard in August, couldn't be kept down for long. Using his business skills and connections, in September, Hurd was named president of Oracle. (Hurd and Oracle founder Larry Ellison are known to be close friends.)
4. Have Street Smarts
Bernie Madoff lived the high life for decades, scamming unsuspecting clients, with a money-making formula that proved too good to be true. Only afterward did we learn that with a little due diligence, most clients could have easily uncovered the fraud.
But it's not only the swindlers and the con men you have to watch out for. Many times, friends and family take advantage of the rich. Whether it's a handout or an investment idea, Butowsky advises his high net worth clients that in most cases, it's wisest to just say "no." The best way to do that: have someone else do it for you.
"You need to really set up a wall between you and your family," he advises. "If you don't want to give them (family or friends) money ... saying no is probably a good idea."
5. Buy Cheap
The rich can afford to splurge, but that doesn't mean they do.
John Paulson, a billionaire hedge fund manager, bought his Hamptons "dream house at a bargain basement price," according to Greg Zuckerman, author of the Paulson-based book, "The Greatest Trade Ever." The story has it that Paulson eyed the home while it was in foreclosure. Finally, on a rain-soaked day, he purchased the home on the Southampton town hall steps. He was the only bidder.
On New York City's Upper East Side, Michael's— The Consignment Shop for Women— has been a bargain-hunting destination for more than 60 years. "We have a good percentage of women who can afford to shop on Madison Avenue but really like the idea of saving that money," says proprietor Tammy Gates.
From Chanel to Gucci and Louis Vuitton, the store specializes in high-end designer merchandise for a reasonable price. Speaking of her clientele, Gates says, "they're wealthy for a reason. They recognize that bargains keep people wealthy. Paying top dollar when you don't have to doesn't make sense."
Friday, September 17, 2010
"Best Ever Did It", Money & Music Show, Brazil Live from Rio De Janeiro
Kiza Sosay has join forces with one of the hottest producers on the West Coast just to give you a taste of what's to come.
Shouts out to our homie, Kiza Sosay for dropping a little taste. We already know you got the flowz & skillz to rip every track you touch, so what's next?
...stay tuned
or catch exclusive releases like this one first, every
Wednesday Night 8pm Est
Money & Music Show, Brazil
live from Rio De Janeiro
with DJ ROW G
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You don't believe the hype?
Drop IT!!! ROW G
Monday, September 13, 2010
DJ King Assassin teams up with LOKIXXIMO: DOWNLOAD NEW MIXTAPE
DOWNLOAD HEREBIG SHOUT OUT TO OUR HOMIE, DJ KING ASSASSIN for this release, talk about someone on their grind recently. He's been working on new releases with Wyclef, Ja Rule, and Lokixximo, while running 982 The Beat and MixshowBlast.com and how many other projects? All while still keeping up with the jones's, and heading how many DJ squads? CONGRATS on this one
Keep doing it Big Fam it's your time.
Keep doing it Big Fam it's your time.
Friday, September 3, 2010
Official Video Release: Trillogy "Ride Around Town"
MONEY & MUSIC & Trunkhustlers FAMILY
TRILLOGY
"RIDE AROUND TOWN"
Big shout out to Dre Dinero & Ronnie Knottz
for releasing this one
If you don't know by now, BETTER join on the ride
because we assure you it's going to be a long one straight to the TOP!!!
ENJOY...
"RIDE AROUND TOWN"
Big shout out to Dre Dinero & Ronnie Knottz
for releasing this one
If you don't know by now, BETTER join on the ride
because we assure you it's going to be a long one straight to the TOP!!!
ENJOY...
Thursday, September 2, 2010
The Cost of Stupidity
It's time we go in on this one, it's the 800 Pound Gorilla that no one wants to step up, and address. This morning, we checked out a few blogs, got some news blasts in our emails, the normal day. So what do we find, the normal PROBLEMS of Stupidity, that continue to surface, yet NO Leader/Role Model is stepping up to the plate and addressing what we constantly see from the Music/Sports Industries...STUPIDITY!!!
Let's start off by reading, these two Headlines:
September 2, 2010
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "Grammy-winning rapper T.I., who is still on probatio
n after spending time behind bars on gun charges, was arrested along with his wife on drug charges after police smelled alleged marijuana coming from their car, authorities said.The Wednesday night arrests for possession of a controlled substance occurred in West Hollywood during a traffic stop, Los Angeles sheriff's deputy Mark Pope told The Associated Press."
SI.com, Aug. 31st, 2010
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- Several Miami Dolphins crawled across the field after practice Tuesday -- not due to exhaustion, but because they were looking for a diamond earring.
Defensive end Kendall Langford said he forgot to ta
ke his earrings off before practice and lost one during drills. He said the diamond was nearly 2.5 carats, which is why he was still on the field an hour after practice scanning the grass.
How quickly you can rise in your profession and how quickly you can fall, but to allow STUPIDITY to continue to run ramped from these "so-called" role models, is simply unacceptable.
We are in very difficult times, did Kendall missed the conference/meetings that talk about the lifespan of an NFL athlete??? Or the average lifespan of an NFL athletes funds after leaving Pro Football??
Did TI, not have enough time in prison to figure it out, that second chances sometimes only come once? That many never get a second chance.
How about Paris Hilton? Lawrence Taylor?? Big Ben the QB from Pittsburgh???...the list goes on and on...oh...but no worries they got the MONEY$$$, they got the FAME, so who cares? What's Lawyer fees amongs fees, court fees, fines, jail time, ...time itself $$$ that's what!
Yet we wake up everyday, and see more and more bonehead decisions, but these are quote un-quote SUCCESSFUL/Famous athletes or entertainers, so it's okay, right? WRONG!
The reality is, Society/Media and most of all PARENTS/Role Models need to start waking up to the fact that, these decisions are UNACCEPTABLE, and should have been taught & learned at early ages in life, yet these are GROWN MEN/WOMEN continuing to think they are above the LAW or the FACTS of Life simply don't apply to their status.
As you know, we will not sit here and scold & beat a dead horse, but instead talk about what needs to be done.
Life is Not Easy, "Your destiny in Not Determined by the CHANCES You take, but instead the Choices you make."
So let's stop talking or seeing any importance in the Bling, the Blang, the Bang, and start talking about LIFE and the difficult journey ahead, and the positive ways to lead your life. It's time to turn our attentions & focus to those that are the Real Successful Ones...the Will Smith's, Mark Wahlberg's, Russell Simmons, BO Jackson, Jerry Rice's.. parents practicing & teaching right from wrong...list goes on...it's time to turn back the clock on the Family Values, Financial Fundamentals, basics of life.
GETTING IN TROUBLE with the LAW is NOT COOL!!! FOOL...& if you LOVE MONEY$ LIKE YOU SAY YOU DO, THEN YOU LOVE STAYING OUT OF TROUBLE!!!!
...cuz its....VERY EXPENSIVE!!! Ask Method Man, Lil Wayne, TI, Ben Roethlisburger, Lindsay...or better yet Kendall Langford with his earring...and it's 10 Years from now...
A lot of People talk & talk & talk about it...but it's time for our Role Models and us alike start doing something about it, by Turning Profit$$$ from Intelligence...
NOW THAT WOULD BE FRESH...so make it happen!!!
MTV, BET, CNN, FOX, VIACOM, TMZ...where ya at?
P.s. Shout out to Chad Ocho Cinco...we see you with them cubic zirconias, now that's FRESH! (Kendall missed that episode)! We hope the SMART money is doing what it's suppose too, Working for ya, Intelligently. If not, Money Mike is our go to resource. To all our Go-Getters never hesitate to use Money Mike as a financial resource or Cool V as your marketing guide.
email: info@moneynmusic.com
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY
Let's start off by reading, these two Headlines:
September 2, 2010
LOS ANGELES (AP) -- "Grammy-winning rapper T.I., who is still on probatio
n after spending time behind bars on gun charges, was arrested along with his wife on drug charges after police smelled alleged marijuana coming from their car, authorities said.The Wednesday night arrests for possession of a controlled substance occurred in West Hollywood during a traffic stop, Los Angeles sheriff's deputy Mark Pope told The Associated Press."SI.com, Aug. 31st, 2010
DAVIE, Fla. (AP) -- Several Miami Dolphins crawled across the field after practice Tuesday -- not due to exhaustion, but because they were looking for a diamond earring.
Defensive end Kendall Langford said he forgot to ta
ke his earrings off before practice and lost one during drills. He said the diamond was nearly 2.5 carats, which is why he was still on the field an hour after practice scanning the grass.How quickly you can rise in your profession and how quickly you can fall, but to allow STUPIDITY to continue to run ramped from these "so-called" role models, is simply unacceptable.
We are in very difficult times, did Kendall missed the conference/meetings that talk about the lifespan of an NFL athlete??? Or the average lifespan of an NFL athletes funds after leaving Pro Football??
Did TI, not have enough time in prison to figure it out, that second chances sometimes only come once? That many never get a second chance.
How about Paris Hilton? Lawrence Taylor?? Big Ben the QB from Pittsburgh???...the list goes on and on...oh...but no worries they got the MONEY$$$, they got the FAME, so who cares? What's Lawyer fees amongs fees, court fees, fines, jail time, ...time itself $$$ that's what!
Yet we wake up everyday, and see more and more bonehead decisions, but these are quote un-quote SUCCESSFUL/Famous athletes or entertainers, so it's okay, right? WRONG!
The reality is, Society/Media and most of all PARENTS/Role Models need to start waking up to the fact that, these decisions are UNACCEPTABLE, and should have been taught & learned at early ages in life, yet these are GROWN MEN/WOMEN continuing to think they are above the LAW or the FACTS of Life simply don't apply to their status.
As you know, we will not sit here and scold & beat a dead horse, but instead talk about what needs to be done.
Life is Not Easy, "Your destiny in Not Determined by the CHANCES You take, but instead the Choices you make."
So let's stop talking or seeing any importance in the Bling, the Blang, the Bang, and start talking about LIFE and the difficult journey ahead, and the positive ways to lead your life. It's time to turn our attentions & focus to those that are the Real Successful Ones...the Will Smith's, Mark Wahlberg's, Russell Simmons, BO Jackson, Jerry Rice's.. parents practicing & teaching right from wrong...list goes on...it's time to turn back the clock on the Family Values, Financial Fundamentals, basics of life.
GETTING IN TROUBLE with the LAW is NOT COOL!!! FOOL...& if you LOVE MONEY$ LIKE YOU SAY YOU DO, THEN YOU LOVE STAYING OUT OF TROUBLE!!!!
...cuz its....VERY EXPENSIVE!!! Ask Method Man, Lil Wayne, TI, Ben Roethlisburger, Lindsay...or better yet Kendall Langford with his earring...and it's 10 Years from now...
A lot of People talk & talk & talk about it...but it's time for our Role Models and us alike start doing something about it, by Turning Profit$$$ from Intelligence...
NOW THAT WOULD BE FRESH...so make it happen!!!
MTV, BET, CNN, FOX, VIACOM, TMZ...where ya at?
P.s. Shout out to Chad Ocho Cinco...we see you with them cubic zirconias, now that's FRESH! (Kendall missed that episode)! We hope the SMART money is doing what it's suppose too, Working for ya, Intelligently. If not, Money Mike is our go to resource. To all our Go-Getters never hesitate to use Money Mike as a financial resource or Cool V as your marketing guide.
email: info@moneynmusic.com
SERIOUS INQUIRIES ONLY
Friday, August 20, 2010
Tennis Pro, Gigi Fernandez talks about Retirement Regrets
For those that don't know, Money Mike was a top level tennis amateur player, ranking Top 10 in his region in juniors, played at the national level, played for national champion collegiate school, and number #1 singles at a Division 1, University. He actually met Gigi many times growing up in DC at one the very familiar back then, Virgina Slims Tennis Tourneys.
So we post this one from one of the best, Gigi Fernandez, from her words to your eyes & hears.
So listen up...
"I assumed that I had saved enough to last a lifetime," says former pro tennis player Gigi Fernandez. "I made quite a bit of money when I was playing -- prize money, exhibitions, endorsement appearances."
So we post this one from one of the best, Gigi Fernandez, from her words to your eyes & hears.
So listen up...
Gigi's story
Unfortunately, that money didn't last a lifetime. "My lifestyle didn't change. One or two bad investments, a market crash here, a Ponzi scheme there, and lo and behold, there isn't enough to last. So I have had to reinvent myself. Went back to school and got an MBA and now I am an entrepreneur."
Fernandez isn't alone in finding the waters of retirement perilous to navigate. In some ways, she is luckier than most, because at 46 she is young enough to get back in the game (so to speak) and set aside more money for her later-in-life needs.
"I founded a company called Baby Goes Pro that introduces young children to sports via a DVD," she says. Though only a few months old, "we have had great things happen so far, including being part of the Easter Egg Roll at the White House and an order from Target to be in all their stores." It helps that Fernandez can call Annika Sorenstam or Alex Rodriguez to pick their brains about the next sports video she is producing.
"I think two common mistakes people make when retiring is thinking that they have enough money saved to last them a lifetime and not adjusting their lifestyle to the current cash-flow situation," she says.
Like many other people at or near retirement age, there's a lot she would have done differently, if she'd known then what she knows now.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
MONEY & MUSIC - THE ASSUMPTION OF YOUR CONSUMER
Cool V- Would like to give you the "Best TIP EVER" It's simple yet most of of us do this everyday! Stop assuming your consumer! If you truly want to get someone's respect you got to work a lil harder than a sales pitch to gain/instill their trust if you want them to "Truly Care" this means stop forcing your brand or opinion on them. Relax let them see the quality of your work and let ....."THAT SPEAK FOR ITSELF"! A wise person once told me "if you want to see life or people for what or who they truly are Just Sit Still" Now with that said I am NOT saying don't push or promote your brand or wait until business finds you rather sometimes we are so busy talking trying to push a product that we forget to the most important thing and that is to listen to what the consumer need!
Let me give you a scenario:
Business: Good morning kind sir/madam how are you?
Consumer: I'm ok
Business: We have a brand new flat screen television on sale for only $500.00 isn't that a steal?
Consumer: Yes it its "but" Im here browsing for something else
Business: But sir your gonna pass up a TV for that price? Your missing a great deal!
Consumer: I agree it's a excellent price but that's "not" what I'm looking for!
Business: Ok well I'd Hate for you to loose out but ok!
Consumer: Thank you for your time I think I'm going to look for my wife now!
Business: Thank you and have a great day!
Consumer: You do the same!
Now what was wrong with that scenario? The salesman didn't listen!!!! The consumer informed him three times he was NOT looking for a TV! Now although that may have been an amazing deal but a number of reasons could have came have been the reason it wasn't a go:
- He already have enough Flatscreen TV's
- He rarely watches television
- His wife is blind and he has to work 3 jobs
- He was shopping for another item
- etc..
We all know that in business most people have the attitude "it's not personal just business" but it is because when you invade a persons personal space you are now in "Their WORLD" They are not No longer caring about your store or brand until you gain their trust? (Your Introduction) The 1st thing in sales you learn is your selling "YOURSELF' 1st!!!!! Why?... because if the person doesn't buy you then trust me the same usually applies to the product your selling.
So in short "Stop, Look & Listen" don't be so eager or too busy trying to sell your brand that you forget the most important part of the deal "The Consumer & Your Relationship" this is the most vital part of the process that separates the successful return customer from the passer by!
Have a great day and It Ain't Official Unless U heard The Whistle!
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