Month: May 2020

Teaching the Next Generation About Money

As the father of three teenagers (age 13, 16, and 19) I would like to share some of the things that we have done and do to prepare our children for successful adulting. Kids learn by watching their parents. They learn so much from their parents and if their...

Momentum

Momentum is the force in our lives that keeps us moving in the direction we are heading, and it can be our best friend, or our worst enemy. The more I experience in life, the more I am convinced that momentum is a major factor. Momentum works like interest....

Skillful Use of Credit Cards & Debit Cards

I remember getting my first debit card when I was just starting college. At the time, I was 18. It was less than a year later that I got my first credit card, a Discover Card. Over the years I have used both credit cards and debit cards without...

How to Get the Best Deals at Hotels

Asking for a deal when checking into a hotel is not something I would have even thought of when I was a young man. The room rate what they say the rate is, right? After graduating from the University of Wyoming, I ended up getting a job working as...

Protect Yourself with Strong Account Security

Making, saving, and investing money are common themes covered in personal finances. If we neglect the aspect of account security, all our hard work can be undone! This post is about account security and how to increase your security. For more information on cyber security, I have a post...