Fun is like life insurance;the older you get, the more it costs.Frank McKinney Hubbard Insurance is like a life jacket. It’s a bit of a nuisance when you don’t need it, but when you do need it, you’re more than thankful to have it. Without it, you could be one car wreck, illness or houseContinue reading “Insurance”
Tag Archives: Money
The Opportunity of a Pandemic
“The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking.”― Albert Einstein With the Covid19 Pandemic of 2020 staring us in the face and the state and local governments closing schools and businesses for the safety of the public, some of us might haveContinue reading “The Opportunity of a Pandemic”
Financial Advise
Mentors, Advisors and Coaches. What are they and why do you need them? Mentors Mentors are people who can be role models for you. These people may be living a life similar to how you want to live or have gone through trials and tribulations you may have to go through. They can be someoneContinue reading “Financial Advise”
The Cost of Borrowing
Borrowing money on what’s called ‘easy terms,’ is a one-way ticket to the Poor House. If you think it ain’t a Sucker Game, why is your Banker the richest man in your Town? Will Rogers It is always a good idea to do your homework before you make a major purchase or enter into aContinue reading “The Cost of Borrowing”
Dealing With Collectors
“The only man who sticks closer to you in adversity than a friend is a creditor.”-Unknown Debt collectors are after one thing—your money. And if you borrowed money, then you are obligated to pay it back. Collectors have the right to call you and ask you to pay back the money you owe. The problemContinue reading “Dealing With Collectors”
American Family Finances
Savings
To err is human, To save is divine… Saving money for a rainy day or even retirement always seems tough to do. And we always think that if we made more money it would be a lot easier. But there are ways to do it even with the money you already make. For example, ifContinue reading “Savings”
Budgets
Mugger: It’s you money or your life!Jack Benny: (Pause) I’m thinking it over!! The secret to getting out of debt… A Budget The easiest thing there is and it’s the hardest thing to do. All that a budget can do for you and everyone is scared to death of them. Let’s see if I canContinue reading “Budgets”
Where Are You?
A couple comes in to see me. We are about a half hour in and I get the distinct feeling that this couple doesn’t really want to be here and is not real worried about their financial state. Small things, like slouching back in the chair, not focused, yawning kinda really gives it away. SoContinue reading “Where Are You?”
Definition of Money
noun mon·ey \ ˈmə-nē plural moneys or monies\ ˈmə-nēz 1 : something generally accepted as a medium of exchange, a measure of value, or a means of payment 2 : a form or denomination of coin or paper money A simplified version of what Merriam-Webster has to say about it. Money, as we know it,Continue reading “Definition of Money”