Fear Of Missing Out (FOMO)

Black Friday / Cyber Monday – how did you do? I don’t know about you, but I was inundated with email advertisements, most to the effect of TIME IS RUNNING OUT! I had my eye on a couple of deals that I knew were going to be on sale at 50% off their regular price. This...

What’s In Your Wallet?

“I get 1.5% cash back. On everything. EVERYTHING,” a friend exclaimed. He was telling me how great he’s doing financially through the use of a rewards credit card. He and his wife just completed a major home renovation to the tune of $30,000. He acted as the General...

Put Me In, Coach!

…I’m ready to play!  So goes the song. This means, I’m ready, I’m skilled, I’m qualified, and I’m hungry. Some people get excited about planning their investing or financial future, and want to do it themselves. But do you need a coach? Possibly. Here’s why. When...

How You Can Learn From Celebrities’ Money Mistakes

CNN recently reported on grand money mistakes made by the rich and famous. Think it doesn’t apply to you? It might. Real Estate: Don’t overbuild your neighborhood. If the kitchens in your neighborhood are formica, don’t install granite in yours and expect the value of...

Financial Goobers Don’t Agree On Much

Christie and I agree with and put into practice most of what Dave Ramsey teaches. So much so that we volunteer to lead his Financial Peace University class a few times each year. Whether because of jealousy or a dislike of (admittedly) sometimes oversimplification,...