In The Old Money Book, I offer a philosophy for the accumulation and preservation of wealth as well as a shot at an overall quality of life. But let’s say, just for the sake of argument, that you don’t have time to read the book. That’s fine, completely understandable. Even though many of you–a larger … More How To Squander A Fortune
It’s that season again: Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Administrative Assistant’s Day–manufactured holidays that put social pressure on us to purchase greeting cards, gifts, and the like in order to show our appreciation for someone once a year. Few things irritate me more than seeing hoards of people living on moderate-to-limited incomes throwing money away on … More Let’s Skip The Manufactured Holidays
Ominous headlines abound: the economy is growing less; extended unemployment is not uncommon; adult children are moving back in with their parents; people are living longer and, thanks to inflation, able to save less. Given this new reality, retirement–the concept of leaving a job or profession permanently in order to live out one’s days in … More Forget Retirement
The collapse of a garment factory building in Bangladesh that killed over 800 people two weeks ago brings into sharp focus the real price of cheap clothing. In “The Old Money Book“, which I wrote late in 2012, I talk about this briefly, encouraging readers to purchase quality clothing less often, and avoid five dollar … More The Price of Cheap
Today, all but the most affluent and cavalier of us are mindful of our expenditures. We put off vacations, find ourselves eating in more often or eating our more economically, and, when we do spend money on necessities, we tend to think more about them before we cut loose of our hard-earned money. So when … More How Articulate Is Your Thinking?