Tender Loving Care of Life
Renowned business leader Peter Drucker said, “Nothing else distinguishes effective executives as much as their tender loving care of time.” What is true for executives when it comes to time is valid…
Don't Let Pleasure Make You Poor
The wise Jewish King Solomon offered some good counsel. “He who loves pleasure will be a poor man; He who loves wine and oil will not be rich.” Proverbs 21:17.
Determine What You Can Afford Before You Buy That New Car
Before you head out the door to buy that car you’ve had your eye on, take a few steps back and ask yourself a few questions:o How are you going to pay for that new car?o Will you be approved for your…
Love and Money Part 2
In “Love and Money - Part One” we described the first three of the five financial personalities. They were Susie Saver, Sammy Spender, and Randy Risk Taker. In this article we will describe the other…
What is a Roth IRA?
A Roth IRA is a special type of individual retirement account (IRA). It was created as part of the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997 and provides special tax benefits that other retirement plans do not.…
The Basic Steps for Building a Budget
A great way to start living a frugal life is to plan for it. And when it comes to finances, the most important plan is a budget. Setting up a budget is possible no matter what you income, how you get…
The Tomorrow Trap
Are you a procrastinator? You are not alone. In one study, 90 percent of individuals procrastinated on at least one occasion and a quarter of them chronically put things off for another day. You…
Shopper's Secrets
Sticker shock!! It seems that every time you walk into a supermarket or a retail store, you see that the prices of everyday items are not going up a few cents every year, but a few cents every week.…
Using Priceline to Save Money on Vacation
Ever really, really needed to get away for weekend? Or a week? Or how about a month? We've all been there; stress gets to you, the weather can get to you, life in general can get you and sometimes you…
The Great Estate Debate
It's a fact. Well over half of American adults don't have an estate plan or even a simple will. If you already have a will, congratulations! You have created a plan to help provide peace of mind for…
How to Pay Off a Mortgage Quickly
Owning a home is a classic American dream.
Teaching Your Children About Money
Teaching children the value of money and financial responsibility is one of the most practical and important lessons children can learn. Our consumption-driven society has never been more fiscally…
The Eighth Wonder
The Greeks believed there were seven wonders of the ancient world. Unfortunately, only one of those original wonders still exists, the Great Pyramid of Giza. At the beginning of this century an…
Lengthening the Life of Your Ride
In 1966, Irvin Gordon visited a Volvo showroom in Long Island, New York to test-drive a new car. The salesman threw him the key for a cherry red car with a chrome finish and a standard shift. Three…
Restoring a Treasured Tradition
Vacations! Vacations? Vacations. Different emotions and feelings come with the word “vacation.” For some individuals and families it is the pinnacle of the year’s schedule, while for others it is the…