Since you’re reading this blog, I’m assuming that you have a list of major life goals that you want to accomplish. You do right? Wonderful. While that’s a great start, what about the flip side of that coin? Have you considered learning to avoid the things that are not important? You know, the worthless distractions […]
Hello darkness, my old friend I’ve come to talk with you again Because a vision softly creeping Left its seeds while I was sleeping And the vision that was planted in my brain Still remains within the sound of silence In restless dreams I walked alone Narrow streets of cobblestone ‘Neath the halo of a […]
Financial wisdom doesn’t come naturally to the mind, it’s learned. Most people who have achieved success with money received help along the way. Maybe they absorbed the knowledge from a parent or grandparent. Or perhaps they pursued it on their own by reading personal finance books and by copying the success habits of others. That’s what […]
The vast majority of Americans believe that the economy is rigged against them. Seventy-one percent think the U.S. economic system is “rigged in favor of certain groups,” according to a new poll by Marketplace and Edison Research. The poll asked one simple question: “Which of the following comes closer to your opinion of the economic […]
Over 50 million U.S. households – almost one in two – own mutual funds today. The U.S. mutual fund market, with over $10 trillion in assets under management, remains the largest in the world, accounting for nearly half of the mutual fund assets worldwide. Investments into mutual funds have poured in at a staggering pace over the […]
There’s an old joke about the police asking the freshly caught bank robber why he robs banks. “Because that’s where the money is”, replied the thief! I went into sales because that’s where the money was. I knew how to identify prospects, understand their problems, and how to solve them. I spent years perfecting these […]
It’s been repeated so often by guidance counselors, career coaches and your parents that you’d think that they’re all getting paid every time they utter the words. Indeed, “follow your passion” has become a hallmark piece of career advice. Heck, even my own mentor, Warren Buffett, suggests that those who are starting out should do […]
Starting down the road to success is, by its very nature, a challenging endeavor, and achieving financial success under any circumstances is a great accomplishment. But some people have had more obstacles to overcome than others. Some defy incredible personal odds — including serious depression, extreme injuries, homelessness and even blindness — to become successful. […]
Are you being selfish enough to succeed? How’s that for a loaded question today? Ha ha. But here’s the thing – Imagine what you could accomplish… if your money came first. Before everything else. Now, before anyone sends me hate mail claiming that I’ve suggested my readers become some narcissistic, money-grabbing barons, hear me out… […]
Chances are, you’ve tried to become wealthy. But didn’t finish. Maybe you decided to quit. The reality is that we are choosing to be poor, middle class or rich everyday by the daily money decisions we all make. If you want to finish the dream of becoming financially free, you must choose to do so. Watch […]
Just when you think you’ve seen it all… This past week, Switzerland became the first country in the world to hold a nationwide vote to introduce an unconditional basic income. The proposal would have guaranteed an income to Switzerland’s residents, whether they were employed or not. This is an idea that other countries are looking […]