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….
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…
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…
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…
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….
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…
So the first month of 2012 is behind us. Did you set any goals for the year? How are they coming along? There were some fantastic financial articles out there last month. Here’s a tiny sample: 1. Farnam Street posted an excerpt from a new study on Willpower & New Year’s Resolutions. Apparently, the key…
I’ve been using Quicken for over a decade to manage our personal finances, so when the folks at Intuit asked me to review Quicken Home and Business 2012, I was happy to do so. I’ll have a chance for one lucky Canadian to download a free copy of Quicken Home and Business 2012 (for Canadians)…
