Have ever wondered why its so hard to get rich? In America we love and worship rich people. Guys like Warren Buffet and Elon Musk are celebrated personalities. We also value and appreciate the actions of people like Richard Branson or Oprah Winfrey. So, if being rich is so awesome, why aren't more people wealthy? Consider the numbers. There are about 128 million households … [Read more...] about Eight Reasons Why Its Hard To Get Rich
Tip Of The Day: Grocery Store Customer Service Desks May Redeem Your Coupons
Hello All, Here is a tip for you. If you have grocery coupons, but you forgot to use them during your shopping trip. Bring your coupons and your receipt the grocery store. The customer service desk may be able to credit your coupons to your rewards account, or they might be able to give you cash back. More reading here: Tip Of The Day: Save Those Plastic Shopping … [Read more...] about Tip Of The Day: Grocery Store Customer Service Desks May Redeem Your Coupons
Benefits and Drawbacks of DINKS’ Housing Options
Unlike families with kids, DINKS have many different options when it comes to housing choices. While a single-family home is likely to continue to appreciate, though, of course, that’s not guaranteed, you don’t have to go the traditional route. DINKS have many housing options available depending on lifestyle and personal choice. … [Read more...] about Benefits and Drawbacks of DINKS’ Housing Options
Monday Thoughts, South African Brain Drain & Dinosaur Banks
So, here are a couple of Monday thoughts. Brain Drain is Happening In South Africa - Short Sell It Everyone knows about Elon Musk - he's one of the most famous entrepreneurs in the US. But, were you aware that he's South African? Musk however, is not the only major entrepreneur of South African descent in America. Energy drink entrepreneurs Rodney Sacks and Hilton … [Read more...] about Monday Thoughts, South African Brain Drain & Dinosaur Banks
T. Harv Eker On Money
"Let me put it bluntly: anyone who says money isn't important doesn't have any! Rich people understand the importance of money and the place it has in our society...poor people validate their financial ineptitude by using irrelevant comparisons. They'll argue 'Well, money isn't as important as love'...What's more important, your arm or your leg? Maybe they're both … [Read more...] about T. Harv Eker On Money
What to Do When Your Spouse Can’t Find a Job
As DINKS, you and your spouse likely rely on two incomes to meet your monthly obligations, save for retirement, and have some money to spend on fun expenses like travel, clothes, and meals out. When one of you loses a job, you may both worry. The uncertainty of job loss is often the most difficult to handle—when will your spouse find another job? Will the job pay as much as the … [Read more...] about What to Do When Your Spouse Can’t Find a Job
66 Ways To Save Money
Since we dinks are hard at work today, we wanted to let you know about some handy money saving tips from your friend and our's, The State of Florida! The Florida has a handy document, called 66 Ways To Save Money, that details ways you can save money buying a car, getting a checking account or negotiating with your power company! It's a quick read and has some great tips, … [Read more...] about 66 Ways To Save Money
Financial Benefits of Being DINKS
You may find as you get older that your friends tease you and ask you when you’re going to have kids. They may tell you you’re missing out but not having children. However, if you’re firmly committed to the DINKS lifestyle, you might tell your friends you’re missing out on the expense that comes with children. Indeed, there are many financial benefits of being DINKS. … [Read more...] about Financial Benefits of Being DINKS
James’ Top Finance Books
I'm crashing on some work today so here, so this posting is for everyone thirsty for good things to put into their mind. So, without further ado, here are my favorite books on personal finance. 1) The Intelligent Investor - Benjamin Graham. The author of The Intelligent Investor was Benjamin Graham. Benjamin Graham is famous for being the mentor to billionaire … [Read more...] about James’ Top Finance Books
Take Action
Success seems to be connected with action. Successful people keep moving. They make mistakes but don’t quit. – Conrad Hilton Here is a your thought for the day. Take action. High net worth and otherwise successful people have a bias to towards action. You hear this a lot from success gurus like Dan Pena, as well as from rigorous observers of the rich like Tom … [Read more...] about Take Action
