**I initially posted this on July 1, 2019. But considering all that we’ve endured in 2020, I think it’s worth repeating.** Be encouraged and keep on pressing! Like a roller coaster (or the stock market), life seems to have its share of ups and downs. But the key thing to 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
“Life is inherently risky. There is only one big risk you should avoid at all costs, and that is the risk of doing nothing.” – Denis Waitley
Isn’t it funny (or not so much) how opposites can both attract and annoy at the same time? If you’re in a relationship, chances are you and your mate have different styles of handling finances. Now, now, don’t go pointing fingers and playing the blame game for past occurrences. Instead, Read more…
Alright, let’s say you have a clear vision of your money’s purpose. You even have your budget (or spending plan, whichever you prefer) in order and you’ve executed your plan to get out of debt. Furthermore, you have money set aside for future use, in various sinking/savings funds and enough Read more…
“The only limits to the possibilities in your life tomorrow are the buts you use today.” -Les Brown
What are the top ten things that make you happy (or you really enjoy) on a weekly basis? Go ahead…take a moment to think about this and write it down. In his book, Playing with Fire (Financial Independence Retire Early), Scott Rieckens asked his wife this very question. Now, just Read more…
Back in the early 80’s (when I was around 4 years old), I used to love watching the series, The Incredible Hulk. I would beg my great grandmother (Little Momma), to turn it on for me. She was hesitant to allow me to watch it because, I would always jump Read more…
“It isn’t what you have or who you are or where you are or what you are doing that makes you happy or unhappy. It is what you think about it.” – Dale Carnegie
When I was a child, I used to love going to the library with my grandfather (thanks for teaching me how to read Papa!!!). As I reminisce, there are two stories that stick out in my mind, The Tortoise and the Hare and Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Here are Read more…