Buying a first car can be a scary experience! If you are like me, I knew a lot about the cars I liked. I could spot one of them at 50 yards. Buying a car requires much more! What is the right car for you? What is important in the car you purchase? How will the car be used? Do you need good gas mileage, room for 6, truck or a SUV? ...
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How to Teach your Children about Money?
My parents never taught me about money! My parents were too busy making money to teach me much of anything. I spent my time studying piano, practicing piano, and playing with my friends. They were children of successful neighbors. Maybe, I learned from them. I do not think so! Saturdays, I spent the day with my Mother at her retail store. ...
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Are Financial Decisions Common Sense?
Most of us received little or no education or training in making financial decisions. Smart financial decisions require analysis and careful attention to detail. We need the knowledge and skills to evaluate options and identify those that fit our needs and circumstances. Where do you get the skills and knowledge to understand money? ...
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Stop the Insanity, Get Out of Debt
A quote attributed to Albert Einstein is the definition of insanity: Doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results. So many articles, books and magazines tell us how to reduce debt or change things we do with money. Why do the people who need it most resist change? The answer is simple change is hard! ...
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