When I meet with unemployed clients at the Job Store or participants at a bankruptcy class, there is a general feeling of disappointment, maybe even depression, about where they are in their lives at that point in time. Money issues seem overwhelming and most people feel like they are never going to have, or accomplish, […]
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Being a Grandparent
Being a Grandparent is a special milestone in life. The joys of sharing time and interests with grandchildren give them self assurance. The Search Institute identifies several traits that children need to be successful in life, called assets. What are assets? In short, they are the skills and values children need to overcome troubles and […]
What Separates a Have from a Have-Not?
One of the surest ways to create a heated discussion with someone is to bring up the subject of welfare. Everyone has an opinion about public assistance, and what the government should do to expand or downsize “the system.” Whether you think it should get bigger or smaller will depend on your perception of why […]
Getting to Enough
One of my favorite financial references is a small book with a big title; “Your Money or Your Life: Transforming Your Relationship with Money and Achieving Financial Independence.” It was written by Joe Dominguez and Vicki Robin, and is a thought provoking referendum on consumption and personal money management. I teach a lot of financial […]
The Economics of Poor Health
The Economics of Poor Health Most people sincerely want to do better when it comes to diet, exercise, and wellness. But you are not the only one interested in your health. Others who have a vested interest in you (and your lifestyle choices) are your employers and the government, because health care costs have skyrocketed […]
Livin’ La Vida Loca
Most of you probably remember the Ricky Martin song “Livin’ la Vida Loca” that was popular about ten years ago. Translated, it means “living the crazy life.” I’m going to assume that many of you are feeling a little crazy right now. We just got done filing taxes, gas prices seem to escalate daily, the […]