What’s your American Dream?
As America is in a monumental economic crisis, the American Dream, however you may define that, is unraveling for many before our very eyes.
Here is the definition of American Dream by Wikipedia:
“The American Dream today often refers to one’s material wealth which is dependent upon one’s abilities and work ethic, and not on a rigid class structure.
Also the phrase’s meaning has evolved over the course of American history, for some people, it is the opportunity to achieve greater material prosperity than was possible in their countries of origin. For others it is the opportunity for their children to grow up and receive an education and its consequent career opportunities. It is the opportunity to make individual choices without the restrictions of class, caste, religion, race, or ethnic group. For others in this the dream of choice and flexibility, the ability to wake up in the morning and decide to drive, cycle or take public transportation to work.”
My personal American Dream is to be able to own a home, send my kids to college, pay for their weddings, buy my family homes, and travel when I want to amongst other things. As well, I want to help others realize their American Dreams. It’s possible, especially NOW.
Recession is an indicator of a time to invest rather than a time to watch your money dwindle in the market. Warren Buffett says, “I will tell you how to become rich. Close the doors. Be fearful when others are greedy. Be greedy when others are fearful.”
Let me help you reposition some of your retirement funds into a self-directed IRA to invest in well-researched Southern California land in the path of growth. Don’t be passive with your money just because you aren’t sure what to do with it. In these times, you must be safe and smart, and un-tap an increasingly scarce, non-renewable asset.
About
I’m so grateful you are visiting my blog. I think you’ll find it intriguing and that it will be valuable to your financial future.
I grew up just outside of Dallas, Texas in a city called Arlington. My parents, Chris and Debbie Burch, as well as my sister, Shannon Cox, have always inspired me to be a positive light to those around me. I grew up as a dancer and enjoying school with particular interest in biology and mathematics. After going to undergraduate school at Southwest Texas State University, I was accepted into a Physical Therapy program in the Netherlands at Fontys Hogeschool Eindhoven where I met my husband, Anthony Abrajano. We married in 1999.
While working as a Pediatric Physical Therapist, I had two children, Cate and Charley. After 10 years in the field of PT while raising my small children and moving to California, I had a paradigm shift. While PT is rewarding and I adore children, I wanted to find a way to invest in my family’s future and feel secure about it. Everyone told me to invest the max in my 401K, and I did. Boy, was that the wrong choice! I lost so much money in my 401K in 2002 by listening to this mainstream advice. Fortunately, I made almost all of it back very slowly over the next couple of years.
Then preparation met opportunity. My friend, Yuko Rodriguez, told me about Southern California Land Banking. Land banking is investing in pre-developed land in the path of growth based on growth factors such as population growth, affordable housing and large diversified job base.
“All a man has to do to get rich in America is find out where people are going, get there first and buy land.” General Douglas McArthur
OK, well obviously that was long ago; and women can also tap into this form of investment. So I became a land banker. I have invested in three parcels of land at this point and plan on becoming an all American Land Baroness!
Surely, you have many questions which I plan to cover in my blog site. Please feel free to contact me at my personal e-mail address if you’re ready to invest or just would like to further explore land banking: tkcabrajano@sbcglobal.net
My Favorite Charities
I worked at Texas Scottish Rite as a pediatric Physical Therapist for 2 1/2 years, mainly on babies with foot demormities. This hospital provides whatever medical care necessary 100% free of charge to children with orthopedic and neurologically related deformities regardless of ability to pay. I would still be working there if I lived in Texas. If you are looking for a fabulous organization to donate to, please click on the crayon.
The Vick House Project is an opportunity to make a good ending to a sad story. For much of this past year, Americans have heard about the tragic tales of mistreatment and abuse to dogs for the purpose of dog fighting. Please click on "Tank" above to visit the Vick house Project.
