Living paycheck to paycheck is the modern-day way of life. In fact, more than half of Americans state they live this way. To complicate this, nearly half also say they’ve experienced unexpected financial difficulties within the last few months. This can make life stressful and hard to get ahead. But do you have to live …
In the world of finance and investing there are plenty of gurus out there who will sell you all kinds of advice. I’ve seen it all and I’m sure you have too. There are the day traders who promise you can make a living sitting in your living room trading two hours a day. You’ll …
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Do you remember those old television shows that gave contestants the opportunity to choose what was behind door #1 or door #2? Of course, in these shows, there was a lot of build-up about the choice. With one choice you could potentially have something of great value or something that was a bit of a …
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I don’t know how many times I’ve bought something only to realize a year later that it was a complete waste of money. I mean, I loved what I bought and all. Or at least I thought I did at the time. But now I look back and realize (with some frustration) that it was …
In life, we’re often told that we need plans. Plans for our careers, our family, and our future. But many of us fail to think of our money needing this same careful planning. As a result, we often suffer financially, often when we don’t really need to. So, it’s important to have solid written financial …
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Test question: what is one of the top killers of acquiring wealth? Yep, you guessed it, being in debt. Or maybe you didn’t guess it. Perhaps you thought that great wealth was acquired by some great investing technique? So, you assumed the destroyer of wealth was losing your edge, or having terrible drawdowns in the …
In life the unexpected always happens. And unfortunately many of these unexpected things involve us financially. I’m sure you’ll agree with me on this one. Life gets expensive when you least expect it. It’s why each of us need a pile of money set aside just for emergencies. This is called an emergency fund and …
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Imagine a life where the rules didn’t apply. No stop signs. No authority to govern your life. Some might imagine this as wonderful, a world without rules, but most of us would consider the consequences and realize these laws are there to keep things in control. Orderly. Productive. Efficient. And safe. It’s the same with …
Many people think they’re wealthy by the amount of money they make per year. They believe that a successful career or having lots of expensive vehicles next to a fancy house makes them rich. But if you want to figure out how wealthy you really are, you have to calculate something else. The measure of …
This Is The True Measure Of Wealth: Your Net Worth Read More »
When it comes to money, everybody seems to want it. They talk and dream about it. People often imagine a life with plenty to go around. Heck, they even play the lotto and try their hand at gambling. They throw their hard-earned cash to a myriad of programs out there that promise an easy windfall. …
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