Hope to Prosper

Simple Practices that Lead to Wealth

Setbacks and Windfalls

Finances /

Last month was pretty crazy for me financially and it has me thinking about setbacks and windfalls.  I started March kind of bummed out, because I wasn’t making as much progress paying off my house as I planned.  For three months in a row, I had unforeseen expenses come up and reduce the amount I …

Goals & Resolutions

Finances /

Whether 2020 was kind or cruel to you, I’m pretty sure everyone is looking forward to a fresh start in 2021.  Between the pandemic, the election and a host of other bizarre events, 2020 can’t be over fast enough for me.  The question we all share is, will 2021 be a better year or just …

Making your Own Luck

Finances /

Between work, the stock market, my health and life in general, I’ve been on a bit of a lucky streak. I’m thoroughly enjoying my good fortune, because I’ve also had my fair share of bad luck. I know luck can turn on a dime and bad luck can appear from out of nowhere. I also …