As the beautiful days of summer fly by, I hope you’ve found a little time to step out of your routine and enjoy them. It’s a great way to recharge your batteries and go at your life with fresh insights. To put you in a good mindset for just that, how about a few thought-provoking articles? 1.… Continue Reading
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Observations of a Financial Tourist
A good traveler has no fixed plans, and is not intent on arriving. ~Lao Tzu Just before the turn of the century, I started to become interested in finance. My university background was in English literature, education and psychology so the world of money and markets was completely foreign to me. I harboured some prejudices about… Continue Reading
A New Era for Balance Junkie
You can avoid having ulcers by adapting to the situation: If you fall in the mud puddle, check your pockets for fish. ~Author Unknown A few months back I was wondering how to balance my increased responsibilities helping out my husband with his business, writing and managing Balance Junkie and of course, running our home.… Continue Reading
20 Cents from March 2012
The first quarter of 2012 has come to a close, bringing with it a significant market rally. Who knows what the future holds? In our area, March brought an early taste of summer followed by a final gulp of winter cold. It also brought its share of great reading. Here are some of the articles… Continue Reading
The Psychology of Wealth Book Review
People who have a psychology of wealth challenge themselves to move beyond their comfort zone to pursue a goal or a dream. They write down goals. They plan. They visualize. ~ Charles Richards, The Psychology of Wealth The Psychology of Wealth: Understand Your Relationship with Money and Achieve Prosperity is a new book by Charles Richards. It… Continue Reading
20 Cents from February 2012
February has passed, offering a bonus day thanks to the leap year. It’s been a profitable month for stock investors, with most major indices adding to January’s gains. It’s also been a busy month for us as we’ve been doing a lot of organization for the business in preparation for the spring, summer and fall, which are… Continue Reading
The Richest Man in Babylon Book Review
Our prosperity as a nation depends upon the personal financial prosperity of each of us as individuals. ~ George S. Clason If you’re at all interested in personal finance, you’ve likely heard of a book entitled The Richest Man in Babylon. I’ve known about it for years now. I bought it almost 2 years ago.… Continue Reading
Millionaire Teacher Book Review
To stay out of harm’s way financially, we need to build assets, not debts. One of the surest ways to build wealth over a lifetime is to spend far less than you make and intelligently invest the difference. But too many people hurt their financial health by failing to differentiate between their “wants” and their… Continue Reading