I don’t mind paying taxes, but I have a bone to pick with you. First let me say, I understand that it costs money to run the government, and we each have a responsibility to contribute to that end. But… I’m not sure that you remember how hard it is to earn a buck. Many… [Read More]
Archives for March 2016
Make Big Strides with Small Steps
Everyone wants to achieve success as quickly and effortlessly as possible. A classic strategy for winning involves closing our eyes and swinging for the fence –– a plan that repeatedly yields more strikeouts than home runs. (But that doesn’t stop us from trying.) We rationalize this approach by convincing ourselves that baby steps take too… [Read More]
52 Ways to Be Rich Without Being Wealthy
The True Color of White Lies
Imagine having this conversation about white lies with your conscience: “Are you really going to tell a white lie, break a promise, or stretch the truth?” “Oh come on,” you think. “You’re not going to judge me, are you? It’s ‘just this one time.’ White lies never hurt anyone. Everyone does it. Besides, I never… [Read More]
Are You Cheap or Frugal?
Saving money is an admirable goal, but like anything else in life, it can be taken to the extreme. The truth is, there’s a BIG difference between being frugal and being cheap. Frugality is a virtue; being cheap is not. People who are frugal understand the value of a dollar and make informed and thoughtful… [Read More]