Simple Practices that Lead to Wealth
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.
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.
I recently had a conversation with someone who was trying to pay off student loans and credit cards, while still trying to lead a normal life. His comment was “whenever I talk about going on a budget, everyone in my family gets upset and calls me a cheapskate”.
Since it’s coming up on Mother’s Day, I thought I would tell the story of my Mom, who gave me life and so much more. I’ve never posted about my family before, because I respect their privacy. But, my Mom’s story is so inspirational that I just had to share it with you.
I have been posting for years about the deceptive practices of the credit card industry. I have strong personal feelings against the abuse of consumers and the credit card industry has consistently been one of the most abusive.