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10 Sure-Fire Money Moves That Will Always Pay Off – Or Not?

Personal Finance

The Wall Street Journal is very confident!  Using the word guaranteed in the financial world is like telling a pitcher he’s got a “no-no” going in the 6th inning.  But apparently the WSJ doesn’t care.  They have found 10 money moves that will always, always pay off – guaranteed! Aside from the catchy title luring [...]

10 Guiding Principles For The “New Retirement”

True Wealth

A new retirement is here.  The retirement landscape has changed! There.  I said it.  But you already knew that didn’t you? Things are different than they were three years ago in 2007, when the Dow Jones was above 14,000, your home increased by 15% every year and cats and dogs played nice together! But now, [...]

True Wealth – Defined.

True Wealth

True Wealth is a topic that’s been on my mind lately. I think it’s because I have been challenged  over the last couple years by this and have been trying to sort through my own definition of true wealth and its implications for my life. In 2007 things were going well.  Business was increasing, I was making [...]

The Best Debt Everyone Should Have and Never Pay Off

True Wealth

There is a lot of talk about good debt versus bad debt.  Generally, the folks who say there is good debt are the ones who think any debt tied to an appreciating asset is a good debt because your net worth is increasing. They also say that any debt tied to a depreciating asset, like [...]

10 Money-Saving Tips to Help You Stash $10,000!

Saving Money
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Who doesn’t love to save a little extra cash each month? Finding money saving tips to trim the fat and pocket some coin each month isn’t easy, but it is simple. The question is, “Will you do what it takes – and if so, what will you do with the extra savings that you find [...]