A money diet is not about how much money you’ll save by staying away from the sweets. This is about what your diet can teach you about money. I’ll explain. I’ve been trying to lose 10 pounds for about as many years. It’s frustrating, but as of this morning I have hope. I re-realized that […]
This Is the Week to Choose Financial Independence
If there ever was a week to choose financial independence — this is it. On Wednesday, Jews will celebrate Passover. On Sunday, Christians will celebrate Easter Sunday. In a way, both holidays are fantastic examples of bravery, sacrifice and the overwhelming value of freedom. Regardless of what your religious views are, we can all benefit […]
Why Now IS THE TIME to Invest
While there are plenty of reasons for investors to worry these days, there are also a number of good reasons investors should consider themselves lucky. In my opinion, now is THE TIME to invest. I put together this short video clip giving you 5 reasons of my own — plus a bonus reason. It’s my […]
5 Practical Steps to Forgive Yourself for Financial Mistakes
Yesterday, I posted an article about why it’s important to forgive yourself for money mistakes. That is great, but how do you do it? My first suggestion is to buy yourself an ice cream. Believe me, you’ll feel better. If that doesn’t solve the problem completely, try these 5 steps: 1. Honestly admit the nature […]
Financial Lessons that Can Change Your Life
We got some great financial lessons from none other than President Obama recently. It’s being reported that he asked the CEO of GM to step down from his position. If true, it’s a great reminder about financial responsibility. My friend David over at My Two Dollars wrote a great piece about the ouster of GM’s […]
How to Improve Your Financial Situation for Free
Does your financial situation resemble a toxic dump site? There is a great deal of discussion about “toxic assets” and how they have dragged our nation into its current financial dilemma. But in my opinion, the “toxic assets” are only a symptom of the root problem — the mindset of the people who made terrible […]