Some financial “experts” out there really crack me up. Their idea of helping you get your financial house in order is to tell you to cut down on your Frappuccino addiction. While I’ll be the first to admit that many of us could use a little debit card discipline, you can only cut your budget so much before you’re back to eating ramen noodles again…and no one wants that for you. Your income, however, has no ceiling. the sky is the limit. Consider this your opportunity to start to master that side of the equation..

For those of you in Pittsburgh, please join me for a discussion on Money. Power. Respect. – Taking Control of Your Financial Life on Tuesday July 19th at 6 p.m. at the Wine Loft in the Southside Works. In conjunction with the Urban League Young Professionals, this discussion will focus on:

Money – What is it, what it isn’t and how to make more of it

Power – How important your vote is, and how it affects your wallet

Respect – How setting and actually following up on your goals will help you get the life you desire

In addition, I want to hear from you! Send me a tweet @robwilsontv with your financial question and I’ll answer it at the event. If you prefer to remain anonymous, leave a comment below.

This will be a very entertaining and educational discussion that will inspire you to get that great idea out of your head and start making it a reality. Don’t worry, your latte is safe…for now.