Oftentimes, I’ve heard people say, “I’m just not good with money.” But what does it really mean to be good with money? Does it mean that you enjoy entering numbers and calculations into an excel spreadsheet? Or that you pay Read more…
Over the past few months, life has presented circumstances that I never imagined (including the passing of my dad – definitely didn’t see that coming). But I’ve learned that when faced with challenges, the things on which we choose to Read more…
While visiting the breakroom at work the other day, I noticed two bracelets setting on the table with a sign marked “Free”. I thought, oh that’s nice…briefly admired them and walked away. You see, while I thought the bracelets were Read more…
“Before you speak, listen. Before you write, think. Before you spend, earn. Before you invest, investigate. Before you criticize, wait. Before you pray, forgive. Before you quit, try. Before you retire, save. Before you die, give.” ~William A. Ward
As I mentioned in 3 Financial Lessons Learned from Children’s Stories, my fondest childhood memories include regular trips to the library with my grandfather. And even today (many, many years later), I still love reading and going to the library. Read more…
“We can’t be afraid of change. You may feel very secure in the pond that you are in, but if you never venture out of it, you will never know that there is such a thing as an ocean, a Read more…
It’s hard to believe the kids will be starting another school year this week. For some reason, it feels like the summer break flew by faster than usual. The next thing you know it will be fall, Thanksgiving, Christmas and Read more…
“Life is about balance. Be kind, but don’t let people abuse you. Trust, but don’t be deceived. Be content, but never stop improving yourself.” ~Nishan Panwar
I never thought I’d say this, but guess who’s going back to school? Yep, that’s right, I’m heading back to school this fall. On one hand I’m excited and looking forward to learning all the new things. But, on the Read more…
“NEVER GIVE UP ON A DREAM JUST BECAUSE OF THE TIME IT WILL TAKE TO ACCOMPLISH IT. THE TIME WILL PASS ANYWAY.” ~EARL NIGHTINGALE