Simple Practices that Lead to Wealth
Last weekend, we had some of the neighbors over and we were talking about the way some people act. One of my neighbors, who is a salesman, used to live in the new upscale part of town. He told us he was invited to a barbecue and his neighbor had almost nothing to eat or …
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A lot of people are out of work and under financial stress. Others have gotten sick or behind on payments. Some don’t make enough to pay all of their bills.
The advertising industry has done a fantastic job of convincing everyone that payments are the new currency. It’s now considered old-fashioned to save up for something before buying it. Instant gratification is becoming the norm for young people. Those who save up and pay with cash are a dying breed. This is the third post in …
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Welcome to my humble blog and the 329th edition of the Carnival of Personal Finance. I have been participating in the Carnival of Personal Finance since the 175th edition, way back in 2008. It is my honor and privilege to host the carnival this week. I certainly hope you enjoy it. California Dreaming Theme I …
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The biggest Money Fail I can possibly think of is for someone to work their entire life for low wages at dead-end jobs.