Are you a financial hermit? You know, the alternative to being labeled as cheap or frugal – someone who avoids socializing, going out, or engaging in activities that involve spending money. While maintaining such financial discipline requires hard work and dedication, it can also be draining and unsustainable. Instead of embracing financial hermitage, consider more…
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Discover the Shocking Secrets Behind Tech’s Rise and Fall, and how it Relates to your Finances: The Microsoft-Google-Apple Saga!
If you follow tech, you will notice an interesting trend over the last 2-3 decades or so:First, you have Microsoft driving away with the personal PC operating system market, leaving Apple and others in the dust. The Windows operating system has achieved near 80% dominance in the market for over 2 decades. Then there was…
Who Needs a Yacht When You Have Time? Redefining Wealth
What comes to your mind when you hear the words ‘wealth’ or ‘wealthy‘? most of us likely think of money, fancy cars, big houses or mansions, yachts, humongous bank accounts and so on. Some may even have the image of Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk or Bill Gates on their mind. But few think of wealth…
Is Saving Money Really Forever? When Does “Enough” Become “Too Much”?
When was the last time you said to yourself: ‘I am spending too much; I better start saving’? On the other hand, when was the last time you said to yourself: ‘Man, I am saving too much money and need to start spending more’? The first question is not only more likely for the vast…
Is Your Trip to Costco Costing You More Money Than You Realize?
It is a familiar scene we have all come to experience while visiting Costco at one point or another: people pushing carts full of food and other items, barely able to push them due to how loaded they are. In fact, many of us have likely seen some with two carts, as if they are…
From $1 to $2,756: The Surprisingly Simple Savings Challenge for 2024
Have you fallen off and given up on your 2024 resolutions yet? Whether you have or not, we have an easy challenge for you to follow, even if the year is already close to one month old. In fact, it’s a good idea to start this one now to get back on track in case…
2024 Financial Boost: Unleash the Power of This Simple Strategy!
There is one extremely simple strategy you can use to get you up and running early in the new year, while giving your financial confidence and momentum a huge boost. The strategy is to commit to saving for something new, even if the saving goal is simple. For example, you can commit to a new…
Revealing the Savings Secret: From Joy to Addiction, the Psychology Behind Building Wealth
Have you experienced the exhilarating emotion of saving money, discovering that it’s not just joyous but can become borderline addictive? The journey begins with the initial thrill of saving, and as your consistency grows, witnessing your savings increase becomes an addictive delight, pushing you to strive for even greater financial milestones. Interestingly, as your savings…
Meet the Meticulosumers: The Ones Who Find Reasons Not to Buy
We’ve all encountered the idea of sleeping on a decision before making a purchase or committing to a significant financial investment. Many of us have found ourselves caught in the ‘buyer’s remorse’ conundrum, regretting a decision shortly after making a purchase. But how about going out of your way to find a reason not to…
The Simple Advice that made the Ultimate Difference for my Friend and Turned his Life around.
Your life or someone’s life may just be one advise or lesson away from being completely different. When it comes to financial management and freedom, never shy away from advising others, or accepting advise from someone else, as obvious as the advise may be