Paradigm Shift in Personal Finance Attitudes: Millionaire Lifestyles

Every Penny CountsI generally have the pleasure of facilitating three to seven personal finance classes each week, usually around the Treasure Valley of southwest Idaho. Many of those classes are for high school students in an economics or a personal finance course.

Inevitably, whether I’m discussing budgeting, credit, avoiding debt, or effective consumer spending behaviors, questions or comments come up about wanting to be rich. Continue reading “Paradigm Shift in Personal Finance Attitudes: Millionaire Lifestyles” »

New Year, New You – Budget Resolutions

New Year, New You - Budget ResolutionsSometimes the little things really do ad up and if you follow these ten steps you may find a wealthier and money smart you is right around the corner. Following these steps may help you achieve less stress and better health.

Try these ten rules to live by in 2011: Continue reading “New Year, New You – Budget Resolutions” »

Improve Your Health and Your Wallet

How Healthy is Your Wallet?

How Healthy is Your Wallet?

Health Challenges and financial distress have caused many of us to take a look at both our good and bad habits. Here are a few realistic tips to help the body and the wallet.

Convenience Store Smoking:

We all know the health and financial reasons to quit smoking, but if you’re like a lot of smokers, you may not have the motivation to quit yet. There is, however, something you can do right now that will save the body and the wallet. When it’s time to purchase cigarettes, keep this in mind: