A well-worn one hundred dollar bill and a similarly distressed twenty dollar bill were told that they would be sent to the Federal Reserve to be retired. As they traveled in the armored car towards the Reserve, they struck up a conversation. The twenty dollar bill reminisced about its travels all over the county. “I’ve […]
The secret to making resolutions that actually work is also the secret to achieving freedom of any kind, especially financial freedom. So let me explain how freedom is achieved. Freedom begins with a profound disgust with the current state of affairs. Face it, you wouldn’t be reading this if you weren’t dissatisfied with something in […]
Financial disaster rarely comes about overnight. Even for those devastated by a sudden, tragic event, the foundation of their collapse lies in their daily habits. Whether overcome by an unexpected experience, or living in a state of financial neglect, many people are in full-blown denial about their contributions to where they are financially. ‘How can […]
Well friends, we have reached the final month of another great year! After publishing a new article every week during 2014, I’d like to share the 10 most popular articles of the year with you. But before I do that, I wanted to say “thanks”. I started this blog in January and the reception it has […]
Americans plan to spend more on gifts this Christmas than in any holiday season in the past five years, according to a CNBC All-America Economic Survey. The average American plans to spend $765 this year, up 12 percent versus last year, and about 6.5 percent higher than the average across the survey’s nine-year history. Unfortunately, […]
What’s the hardest thing for most people to believe about themselves? It’s this – That really good things can happen to them. Sounds a little absurd doesn’t it? Yet, many people go thru life in total disbelief that good fortune can come their way. In fact, some people even indulge themselves in this disbelief over […]
One of the most difficult things to deal with in life is regret. In fact, regret is the most frequently mentioned emotion, right after love. There’s the normal type of regret. Maybe you said something or did something and in hindsight you wish you would have done things differently. I think most everyone has this […]
Did you know that Albert Einstein once tried to take up golf but quit because he found it too complicated? Seems a little odd doesn’t it, given that he’s the father of modern physics! Here’s the story: In the late 1930’s, Einstein was urged to take up golf by Dr. Abraham Flexner, the founder and […]
The principles that build wealth haven’t really changed much for centuries. With so many people looking for secrets, the real secret to building wealth is that there are no secrets. It’s really about using common knowledge that has stood the test of time. Below are 47 timeless wealth building maxims, containing much of the wisdom […]
