3 Money Lessons I Missed in High School
June 22, 2012
[I’ve shared my money story from childhood but of course everyone’s exposure to and experience with personal finance topics is different when growing up. Today Matt Geer looks back on his teenage years and shares some things he feels like he missed out on]. I’ve learned a lot of lessons the hard way. Unfortunately for […]
The Dangers of a Formula Based Life
June 13, 2012
A formula-based life is something that most of us live to some degree. Basically, important actions and decisions are guided by a specific formula that’s expected to produce specific results. A Familiar Formula For example, one common formula many of us have or will follow has to do with our career. The formula says – Get […]
5 Ways to Save Money If You Hate Negotiating
April 25, 2012
Negotiating is a skill that can save you thousands of dollars over your lifetime. But bartering can also be a stressful, anxiety-filled experience for many people. If you hate haggling over price and just can’t bring yourself to do it, there are some ways you can save money without having to suffer through the back […]
5 Expensive Decisions That Can Haunt You for Life
March 9, 2012
Some of your decisions about money are forgotten weeks or even days after you’ve made them. Other decisions will stick with you for far longer and will impact your finances for years to come. Here’s a list of 5 things you should give some serious thought to before taking the plunge. As you read through them […]
Your Financial Goals 2012
January 10, 2012
Did you ever notice that life often doesn’t go as planned? When I first envisioned a financial goals system I had an idea of what the first topic would be but after asking you what your money goals were for 2012, it wasn’t at the top of the list. Here are your financial goals for […]
How To Squash Your Nagging Money Worries
January 6, 2012
Do you ever go to bed at night worrying about money? If you’re anything like my wife then some of those worries can keep you tossing and turning all night long. The simple answer to get rid of those worries is to tackle whatever concern is nagging at the back of your mind. Unfortunately, life’s […]
How I Failed You in 2011
January 5, 2012
You’re probably looking for tips and motivation on reaching your financial goals for 2012 but I think it’s important to reflect on the year that just ended and see what we can learn from it. I promise there will be lots of tips and motivation in the coming weeks but first I have some confessions […]
Do You Eat When You’re Upset?
November 26, 2011
We all make emotional decisions (like eating when we’re upset) but you can’t let your emotions rule your brain and expect positives results. You may call it comfort food but your body doesn’t know the difference, it just sees that ice cream as calories and fat. The same thing happens when you spend money because […]
What Do You Think Of Occupy Wall Street?
November 7, 2011
I was in Minneapolis last weekend and as I walked back to my hotel I ran across a group of people who were carrying on the cause of Occupy Wall Street and had setup Occupy Minneapolis. It was already pretty cold and windy and it’s just the beginning of November so my first thought was […]
Affording Family Lifestyle Design
October 5, 2011
Rachel and Greg Denning travel the world with their kids and honestly make me fee like kind of a wimp. I struggle taking our two little ones on a 6 hour drive through the Midwest, they’re taking their 5 kids on a massive road trip from Alasksa to Argentia! The Denning’s lifestyle fascinates me not […]
