Re-Thinking How We Save Money Today
Most people focus on how much money they “make.” Others (often the same people) focus on how much money they deposit in their checking account. Here’s the problem with that: 1. The money you make working for someone else is a fraction of cost of doing business. It is really a small amount when compared to what your productivity is making the company you are working for today. This is code for �

Which Way Did The American Dream Go?
Which way did it go? You know, your financial life. You grow up. You get involved in work. You get married. You have children. Then, you wake up one day and feel you can’t get ahead. It’s hard out there. Families struggle to pay bills. The jobs are not what they used to be. Unemployment is over 10%. Unexpected expenses come up. Health issues. We like to say that “good things and bad things happen to everyone.” If you think about that statement, you will c

1 In 10 Americans Unemployed & You Should Be Careful
This holiday shopping season never go to any store without going on the internet and typing out the word “coupon” or “coupons” in their search menu. If you do, you are volunteering more of your money. More tips coming right up below. 1 in 10 Americans are out of work. By the way, another 17% or more of Americans are “underemployed.” That is slang for messed over and stiffed.

What Would Santa Do In This Economy?
It’s about to be HERE. The biggest shopping day of the year. Christmas. The Holidays! You know! Shopping, shopping, shopping! What to do for the holidays? Let’s make a list. Hopefully, we are coming out of the biggest recession since the Great Depression. If that makes you want to rush out and buy a big Christmas, DON’T. While you may have made it through the storm of layoffs this

The 4 Point Plan For Investing In Yourself
Do you have great ideas? Do you do good work where you earn your paycheck? Do you believe in yourself? You should. Your employer believes in you. He or she is investing in you every time you show up to work. So, we are going to ask you to BELIEVE IN YOURSELF and go to work for yourself when it comes to personal finance. If you really want to boost savings and build wealth, you must attack the problem with passion and go beyond what your own neighbors may be