Hope to Prosper

Simple Practices that Lead to Wealth

What Would You do with a Million Dollars

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Sometimes, the dehumanizing aspects of greedy, self-serving corporations can make you depressed. After I quit my last job, I watched Office Space a couple of times and it really cheered me up. It reinforced my belief that I shouldn’t put up with abuse at work, just to earn a living.

My Problem with Being Frugal

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I don’t want to clip coupons or shop in thrift stores. And, I don’t want to have to count my dimes or create a monthly budget. I don’t want to dwell on my bills or my expenses. Most of all, I don’t want you to waste your time on this either.

Living Large on what you Earn

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Despite the downturn in the economy, most wealthy people are still living pretty large. This happens throughout history. The working classes lose the most in a recession, while the wealthy seem to ride it out in style.

How to get Un-Broke by Watching TV

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I just watched a great show on ABC Friday night called Un-Broke. In case you missed it, this was a special that included stars Will Smith, The Jonas Brothers, Rosario Dawson, Samuel L. Jackson, Cedric the Entertainer, Seth Green and many others.

The Effect of Luck on Finances

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I have had my fair share of good and bad luck. And, this has definitely affected my finances in a substantial way. So, I thought I would dedicate a post to luck and it’s effect on our finances.