A Message of Thanks and Holiday Wishes!

As the year comes to a close, I want to personally say thank you to everyone who has supported vmgreview.com. This platform would not exist without readers who took the time to read, reflect, share, and engage with the content throughout the year. vmgreview.com was created to do more than just post opinions. It wasContinue reading “A Message of Thanks and Holiday Wishes!”

A Hard Lesson Learned: When Early Financial Advice Goes Unheard!!

She was taught the right lessons early. In her twenties, people around her showed her the importance of saving and investing. Someone even helped her set up an investment account so she could build a future with less stress and more security. The foundation was there. The path was clear. But like many young people,Continue reading “A Hard Lesson Learned: When Early Financial Advice Goes Unheard!!”

Building Generational Wealth Starts with Family”

When we look at families who have built lasting wealth and influence, one common thread stands out—they worked together. From the Waltons who turned Walmart into one of the world’s largest companies, to the Kennedys who built both political and financial power, and the Rockefellers who became synonymous with American industry, their stories all startedContinue reading “Building Generational Wealth Starts with Family””

What Kids really want from their Parents

What Kids Really Want From Their Parents When people think about what kids want most, the first things that come to mind are often toys, clothes, or gadgets. While children may ask for those things, the truth is much deeper. What kids truly want from their parents is not found on store shelves—it’s found inContinue reading “What Kids really want from their Parents”

How parents can help kids learn AI- Even on a busy schedule

Life is busy. Between work, school, sports, and everything else, finding extra time can feel impossible. But helping kids learn AI doesn’t have to be complicated or time-consuming. With a little planning, families can make it part of their weekly routine — just like homework or reading time. Start small. Set aside just one hourContinue reading “How parents can help kids learn AI- Even on a busy schedule”

The Silent Influence:

The Silent Influence: How Adult Behavior Shapes Kids’ Anger When we talk about kids being angry today, it’s eas y to point at video games, social media, or peer pressure. But the truth is, long before a child throws their first tantrum or skips their first class, they’ve been quietly studying the adults around them.AndContinue reading “The Silent Influence:”

Still not Enough!!

Still Not Enough Eight days ago, I shared a post titled Enough is Enough, expressing my concern about the growing violence in our communities—especially in Atlanta. Sadly, since that blog was posted, 40 more people have been shot in the city within just seven days. Six of them lost their lives. That’s nearly one personContinue reading “Still not Enough!!”

What kids want from Their Parents?

What Kids Want Most from Their Parents As parents, we often think about giving our children the best clothes, the latest gadgets, or opportunities we didn’t have growing up. But when it really comes down to it, what kids want most from us isn’t anything money can buy — it’s how we make them feel.Continue reading “What kids want from Their Parents?”

The Unexpected: Being Prepared

Life has a way of throwing curveballs when we least expect them. Whether it’s a broken fuel pump, a leaking roof, or a microwave that suddenly stops working—unexpected expenses are part of life. What makes them hard is not just the cost, but the fact that we often aren’t prepared for them. And when we’reContinue reading “The Unexpected: Being Prepared”

Violent Crimes: and Young People

I have spent the past thirty years investigating criminal cases. In my early years, violent crimes were rarely committed by teenagers between the ages of 13 and 18. The most serious offenses among this group typically involved stealing cars or breaking and entering. However, a shift began in the early ’90s. I distinctly remember aContinue reading “Violent Crimes: and Young People”