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Are You Seeking Advice That Can Change Your Life Or Just Validation…For Your Bad Idea?

I often get asked for advice about money. That’s not a statement of arrogance. I’m happy to help anyone who’s willing to work at changing their financial future. It’s my way to give back. But here’s the thing… The operative phrase in the statement above is “who’s willing to work…”. One thing that I’ve noticed […]
“My Wife Has No Worries. My Child Has No Worries.” Will Your Retirement Be Big Worries Or No Worries?

Getting ahead financially is pretty simple. Just make sure your outgo is less than your income and voila, your net worth grows. Do that consistently and you’ll build wealth. Do that religiously and the following words may someday come out of your mouth: “I don’t have that pressure, you know what I mean. My wife […]
Questions and Answers: I Answer Subscribers Most Pressing Questions!

I’m back with another round of subscriber questions and my answers, and I have to say the questions are getting tougher! Some of you had some real thought-provoking questions and it’s great to see what’s on your mind. I’ve done a couple rounds of Q&A in the past and the old mailbag has been filling-up. So without […]
Wall Street Wizard Or Investing Idiot? How Not To Be A Stock Market Patsy

“If you’ve been playing poker for half an hour and you still don’t know who the patsy is, you’re the patsy.” -Warren Buffett In case you don’t know what a patsy is, it’s a person who is easily manipulated, taken advantage of, or deceived. In other words, the person is a sucker. No surprise then, that the […]
Greek Tragedy: Important Personal Finance Lessons To Be Learned From The Greek Debt Crisis

Greek tragedy was a popular form of drama performed in theaters across ancient Greece. These plays were usually commissioned for competition during religious and other types of festivals, and many were re-performed and copied into scripts for ‘mass’ publication. Although each differed slightly, the plays had similar themes – a dramatic setting that deals with […]
If The American Dream Is Dead Mr. Clark, Then How Do You Explain Me? Part Two.
If The American Dream Is Dead Mr. Clark, Then How Do You Explain Me?
Can The Experts Really Predict The Stock Market? The Answer May Surprise Some.

Whenever someone finds out that I’m a stock investor, I often get asked a very familiar question. It’s an honest question and it deserves an honest answer. The question is this – “What will the stock market do next?” Or, it’s close cousin… “Can you tell me what stock will double in the next 6 months?” My reply […]
Shocking Statistics About Personal Finance In America… That Will Make You Cringe!

Let’s face it, America’s bad money habits border on shameful from time to time. But would you be shocked to find out that there are literally hordes of Americans operating on the “buy now and worry later” money philosophy? It seems most people are trying to get out of debt, but only end-up burrowing deeper into it. Indeed. […]
Infographic: The Top 10 Habits Of The Mediocre

Mediocre thinking becomes dangerous when it occurs at the unconscious level. The fact is, if you’re not paying close attention, mediocre thinking and habits can creep into your daily routine. That’s bad, but, that’s not the most dangerous part. The danger is that, because mediocre thinking and habits occur at an unconscious level, their consequences can lay hidden […]