Fact: 50% of every invested dollar today is placed in index funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs)

Let’s play a game of word association. What comes to mind when you hear the word debt? Anxiety? Worry? Concern? If you blurted out any of these responses, you’re not alone. One thing most Americans have in common is that they carry some form of debt.

It's no surprise that money is the biggest source of stress for Americans. In fact, a survey by the American Institute of CPAs found that more than half of Americans with debt say that it's negatively impacted their lives. If you want to take control of your finances, here are five easy tasks that can help get you moving toward financial health and growth.

"How much is enough?”

It’s so common. I always ask the question to our prospects who are realtors, ‘”How do you receive your commissions?” Most come back to me with a simple , “I receive them in my checking account.” And most pay ordinary income tax on their earnings.