Why Wealth is Elusive

Information today in the information age is readily available.  The problem lies in the credibility and verifiable nature of the information you have at your fingertips and which is being presented to you without you having to go searching for it.  “It’s on the news, it must be true…” Oops! Your current site membership level… Continue reading Why Wealth is Elusive

Guilt-Free Spending (part 2)

Part II When you keep a budget, you should know where your money is, where it went, what it’s being used for, and how much you have reserved for your personal use.  The reason that many people don’t have money is that they don’t plan to have money.  Really, that’s not a flippant statement.  People…… Continue reading Guilt-Free Spending (part 2)

The Worst Debt Reduction Advice…

"What, no cash? Here, borrow mine!"

As I was researching some ideas for debt reduction I came across this article published on the AARP site.  As I read through the suggestions I couldn’t believe some of the ideas that the author was recommending as a ‘good’ overall financial strategy to reduce debt. My comments and analysis follow the tenets of the…… Continue reading The Worst Debt Reduction Advice…