Ever wonder why some people always seem to be so positive all the time? They intuitively know how to a positive attitude. My wife is a person like that. She always sees the best in people (otherwise…believe me…she never would have married me…). The great benefit of having a positive attitude, as I see it, […]
Stop Buying Personal Finance Books — You Don’t Need Them
If you pick up a personal finance book and only get a nugget or two out of it, it’s a fair trade. If you are extremely fortunate, you’ll buy a “PF” book that speaks to you in a way no other has before. This can be a life-changing event for you and your family. I […]
Respond to “Help Save Our Marriage” and Weekend Links
What would you do if your spouse refused to address a major financial concern you had and it was threatening your relationship? Would you scream out, “Save our marriage!” or “I want a divorce!”? Besides the fact that might love your spouse, if you consider the average cost of divorce, you’ll probably go the first […]
How to End Financial Struggles
You can actually learn a lot about fixing financial struggles by watching “Survivor.” Contestants on the TV show fight to stay on the island. If they are successful, they get to continue to fight and suffer. Somebody explain to me how that’s a “win” for anyone. How well does that describe what you do to […]
How to Make Money in Gold – Don’t Buy It
If you want to know how to make money in gold , you might be surprised by my answer. First, a disclosure: I’m happy I didn’t buy gold five years ago even though I’d have made a bundle had I done so. And if you ask me “What should I invest in right now?” my […]
Is It Wrong to Negotiate Debt?
Do you deserve your own personal bailout, or is it wrong to negotiate debt you freely took on? Do you get a little resentful when you see other people negotiate their way out of the debts they created themselves? At the moment, I’m really struggling with this issue. If you loaned someone money, wouldn’t you […]