Identity theft is a big issue. If you talk to anyone who has been a victim of that particular crime you can get a feel for how incredibly disruptive it can be to your life. What if a credit card company came along and changed things up to help protect consumers? What are some of the things they … Read more about Anonymity Credit Card Style
Customer Service Credit Card Style
Scenario You make a purchase with your credit card for $171.76. Even before the bill comes due you cut a check to the credit card company for that amount because you believe in paying off the balance in full every month. Due to your convoluted but very effective personal accounting system you … Read more about Customer Service Credit Card Style
Saying No to a Good Thing
It was a tremendous opportunity. The first pass over the numbers was exciting. In theory we'd be increasing our net worth considerably, lots more equity the moment we signed the papers. When we looked at the property it was just the sort of thing Gorgeous and I'd been talking about. And in … Read more about Saying No to a Good Thing
Should a Business Blog Host Advertisements?
Business blogs and advertisements. It is an interesting topic to ponder. Ads are a reality in the publishing business. And a blog is simply a web publishing platform. And there are plenty of publications that run advertisement free. So, should you consider advertisements on your business blog … Read more about Should a Business Blog Host Advertisements?
How to Make Blogging Make Money For You
A while back Trevor Hampel left a comment on my 5 Reasons Why I Blog post that has stuck with me. Trevor shared with us 5 reasons he blogs. But he added a footnote to his last reason. Here's what he said: I need the money. (What money? Show me the money) I've been thinking about that for a … Read more about How to Make Blogging Make Money For You
On Seeking Advice
Yesterday we had an appointment with our financial adviser. It is always reassuring to me to know that there is a plan in place, especially when we are talking about something as important as our financial future. We've talked to other financial folks in the past, but so far none have inspired … Read more about On Seeking Advice
Work Where Your Passion Is
I've been doing quite a bit of introspection these days. It's not that I'm narcissistic or anything. I just keep hearing folks say over and over again that you will be most successful career wise if you work where your passion is. The part that I'm struggling with is the whole part about where my … Read more about Work Where Your Passion Is
Time – Your Wallet’s Best Friend or Worst Enemy
Time. It is one of the few ways all of us are truly equal. We all have the same 24 hours in each day. There aren't folks our there who are given 30 hours each day. Nor does anyone have to make do with 20 hours. How we choose to make use of those hours is one of the many things that differentiates … Read more about Time – Your Wallet’s Best Friend or Worst Enemy
The Path to Prosperity
Good planning and hard work lead to prosperity... We live in an instant messaging microwave oven society. There is a prevailing mentality that success is a result of luck. In our lottery culture, people who work hard are often seen as "suckers" who don't know the score. But hard work alone … Read more about The Path to Prosperity
The Number One Reason The Rich Get Richer
A few years ago I was working for a company that was struggling financially. We all knew things were not going well for the company. It was in the transportation sector and the downturn that part of our economy suffered after 9/11 was just enough to push the weak company over the edge. I had seen … Read more about The Number One Reason The Rich Get Richer
Getting Rich While Having Fun
One of the principles I've seen looking at the lives of extraordinarily successful people is that the vast majority of them really seem to love what they do. They are very dedicated and often work long hours at their chosen field, but usually seem to have fun along the way. Steven Scott, in his … Read more about Getting Rich While Having Fun
One Simple Change That Will Increase Your Financial Success
One of the biggest differences between people who are financially successful and the vast majority of the rest of the masses of people just making it living paycheck to pay check is that financially successful people know where there money is coming from and where it is going. The equation is … Read more about One Simple Change That Will Increase Your Financial Success
