Does Your Wallet Have A Leak?
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Roundup and Link Love - Congratulations to Valorie and Scott
Wow! There’s a lot going on this weekend. My cousin Valorie is getting married today and we’re traveling to the wedding as you read this. Many best wishes to the new couple as they start their lives together! I was married 18 years ago this month, but it still seems like yesterday…
The winner of [...]
Free Book Giveaway This Weekend - 17 Lies That Are Holding You Back and The Truth That Will Set You Free
Comments OffMy next book giveaway is coming up this weekend and I’ll be giving away 17 Lies That Are Holding You Back and the Truth That Will Set You Free by Steve Chandler. To be eligible for the next drawing, simply email the FREE BOOK CODE at the bottom of my RSS feed to thewisdomjournal at [...]
The Secret To Being Rich
Contentment makes poor men rich; discontentment makes rich men poor.
—Benjamin Franklin
Again, wise words from a wise man.
Is there an easy path to riches? No. But there is an easy path to wealth. Contentment. Real wealth is not wrapped up in things, rather it’s wrapped up in how you view yourself and your situation.
A [...]
How About Some Gasoline Insurance?
Gas insurance? Sounds crazy doesn’t it? When certain things get very expensive, those items can become hot commodities for thieves and those willing to buy stolen merchandise. Now, believe it or not…I’m not kidding…gas thieves have grown more and more brazen, stealing fuel at gunpoint from fuel delivery truck drivers, from the tanks of truck [...]
My Top 5 Personal Finance Blunders
NOTE: This post was graciously included in the 3rd Anniversary of the Carnival of Personal Finance #157 as an EDITOR’S CHOICE at Consumerism Commentary. Many thanks to Flexo for hosting. Be sure and subscribe to Consumerism Commentary via RSS or email.
I’ve written some posts in the past few months about 7 bad decisions I [...]
HELP! I Think I Have a Counterfeit Bill!
“Thanks for calling, this is Ron. How can I help you?”
“Hello Ron? This is Mandy down at the bank. I think we have a problem with your deposit from last night.”
“That doesn’t sound good,” I replied.
“No, it doesn’t. I believe you deposited a counterfeit hundred dollar bill last night,” she said apprehensively.
“Can you show it [...]
Can Business and Environmentalism Co-Exist Peacefully?
Recently, I was eating a wonderful meal in Longview, Texas, at one of my favorite deli’s, Jason’s deli. The stores are always exceptionally clean, the food selection is outstanding, the freshness is top notch, and the salad bar is the *best* in my opinion. Everything at this deli is free of artificial trans fats and [...]
Roundup and Link Love - Grand Openings Edition
It’s been a hectic week. I’ve been out of town, conducting a double grand opening and trying to get everything coordinated for two new stores in Cincinnati. Thankfully, I had two guest posts this week from Miranda Marquit and Aaron Stroud. Please check these two bloggers out when you get a chance. They both write [...]
Can You Have Too Much Insurance?
Recently, Ron shared his rationale for purchasing disability insurance to protect you and your loved ones in the case of the unthinkable. This week, he’s given me the opportunity to present a different perspective.
In recent years, long-term care insurance and disability insurance have become hot topics. An unexpected disability can decimate a family’s wealth and [...]
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