The phone rings, it’s your brother-in-law and he’s out of cash again. He needs you to spot him $2,000 bucks to make it to the end of the month and then he’ll pay you back “real soon”.
Should you loan him the money?
Never “Loan” Money to Your Broke Relatives!
Posted By damien on November 30th, 2010
Posted in Interpersonal Skills
Turkey Day Thanks: The Best Free Tools for Financial Freedom
Posted By damien on November 25th, 2010
On this day of gratitude, I’m thankful for so many things. Health, family, faith, and freedom, among others. Today I want to focus on financial freedom.
Take It or Leave It! Improve Your Negotiating Skills Now
Posted By damien on November 23rd, 2010
Bartering.
Haggling.
Negotiating.
What comes to mind when you read those words? Read on for some ways to negotiate effectively.
Don’t Fall for These 10 Common Bankruptcy Myths
Posted By damien on September 2nd, 2010
The very thought of going bankrupt gives sleepless nights to consumers facing overwhelming debt problems. The prime reason behind it is nothing but the social stigma associated with bankruptcy.
Posted in Dumping Debt
Is Investing in the Stock Market Gambling? An Answer from Tortoise and Hare
Posted By damien on August 30th, 2010
My first encounter with someone trying to time the stock market occurred when I was nine years old, at church, of all places. I was sitting in the foyer, waiting for my parents to finish socializing so that I could go home and jump on the trampoline. While waiting as patiently as a nine-year-old could, [...]
Posted in Building Wealth
The 3 Things You Must Do Every Time You Get Money
Posted By damien on August 26th, 2010
Do you ever get a paycheck and ask yourself, “What should I do with this money?” Probably not. You probably know exactly which pair of shoes or which Justin Bieber song you want to buy. Or maybe the latest gadget from that 3 a.m. infomercial. I’m sure you have plenty of ideas how you want [...]
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