One of the first investing/business books that truly influenced me (I was in middle school at this point) was Robert Allen's Multiple Streams of Income. Robert Allen is a huge proponent of aggressively building wealth through business creation, real estate investing, and utilizing the power of the internet. Although many have mixed emotions about Robert's teachings I've...
You'd be hard pressed to find a person who doesn't want to be financially free, but I bet it wouldn't be too hard to find someone who couldn't tell you what they'd do with that freedom. The day that you become financially free what will really change in your life? Will the angels sing and your problems...
I hear the phrase "a lot of money" well... a lot... but what is a lot of money? Recently I asked what you'd do with an extra $20,000 and to some that was "A lot" of money, but to others it was not a lot of money at all. What gives?
Bringing this topic up reminds me of...
Personal finnace is pretty darn simple. Spend less than you make, save, and don't buy stuff you can't afford. For some reason people can't follow one of the most simple to follow concepts out there, which is why it's perfect for a Saturday Night Live Skit!
Watch the video to learn all you need to know about saving...
If you're like me, you can't walk through Barnes and Noble without stopping by the personal finance section. When I stopped by the store earlier today I again, couldn't resist the tempting lure of personal finance books! There were literally over 200 books about personal finance and after flipping through a few I really started to wonder....
Although you can't go through life without spending money... unless you're this guy, you can avoid making some stupid spending decisions. There are a few purchasing decisions that really stick out in my mind which I've listed below in the list of 7 things you should never buy.
1. Disposable cups and plates
They may cost a bit more up...
I recently finished reading the 10 Roads to Riches by Kenneth Fisher and found it refreshing in the field of personal finance books that often repeat the same mantra. Kenneth's book takes a realistic approach and gives options on how the most effectively build wealth through ten different strategies.
Insightful, accurate, and educating are a few of the words...
With so much talk about becoming a millionaire and becoming financially free it can all seem a bit daunting. After all, only 2% of Americans are millionaires and if you're a just starting out in life (myself included) it doesn't exactly seem realistic to come up with a million dollars or become free by next Tuesday. ...
This page is simply a collection of things I've found while browsing the internet that are free! Personal finance advice is cheap, but these things are even cheaper. Enjoy.
Free Financial Books
J.D. Roth's Get Rich Slowly Guide to IRA's - Free ebook (PDF link)
Richest Man in Babylon - George Clason's 1928 Classic, free to download.
Free Personal Finance Software
Mint.com...
Although it may not feel like it, the recession has been over for quite some time. In fact, 2011 has started off with a bang, the Dow Jones just crossed 12,000 and reached highs not seen since 2008, employers are beginning to hire, albeit slowly, but for many they're just not feeling the optimism that 2011 is starting...
