Hope to Prosper

Simple Practices that Lead to Wealth

How Much Money is Enough?

Income /

This got me thinking, if I had hundreds of millions of dollars, would I care about losing a couple million on a jet? More important, would I even want a private jet or hundreds of millions of dollars?

Should you Prepare your own Taxes?

Taxes /

This year, I paid to have my taxes done. I had been preparing my own taxes since my Mom shut down her tax service many years ago. I finally got fed up with doing my own taxes and went into H&R Block.

Is Gasoline Busting your Budget?

Economy /

I read an article last week that estimated 15% of gas prices are caused purely by speculators. So, even though domestic use of gasoline in this country is down from 2008, oil prices aren’t.

What the End of Free Checking Really Means For Consumers

Finances /

This is a guest contribution from Bill Hazelton, CEO of Credit Card Assist where he provides tips, news and advice on credit cards, balance transfers, rewards programs and all things credit-related. While it’s not yet officially the end of free checking, consumers are finding it harder and harder to find banks that will waive fees …