Financial Resolutions For The New Year

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“It is not in the stars to hold our destiny but in ourselves.” William Shakespeare The year 2020 is almost here. It’s time to plan our New Year’s resolutions. You don’t need New Year’s to do financial planning, however, the … Read More

10 Tips For Generation Z To Have A Better Financial Future

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Generation Z is now in grade school, college, and just entering the workforce. Born between 1995-and 2010, Gen Z (also known as Internet Generation, “iGen” or “Post-Millennials”) follows other generations, each extremely distinct when considering attributes, values, and goals. This … Read More

13 Money Lessons From Warren Buffett Through Shareholder Letters

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“Whether talking about socks or stocks, I like buying quality merchandise when it is marked down.” Warren Buffett As a college professor, I assign reading and a paper on the legendary Berkshire Hathaway’s  CEO and Chairman Warren Buffett’s latest Letter … Read More

Reaching Your Goals With Better Money Habits

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“Change might not be fast and it isn’t always easy. But with time and effort, almost any habit can be reshaped.” Charles Duhigg   Simply having goals without good habits is not enough to reach them. Having a desire to … Read More

Labor Day Thoughts On The Virtues Of Work

Celebrate hardworking Americans on this day.

“Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work.”  Aristotle Labor Day is here. For most of us, it arrives too quickly with the end of summer. This three day weekend there are bonfires and last-hurrah barbeque with friends and … Read More

Should You Participate In An Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP)?

Owning your company stock is a big morale booster.

Do you know what’s in your employer’s benefits package? It’s often worth more than you think. Getting a competitive salary is important, but prospective employees should look at their employer’s benefits package as part of their compensation.  You are fortunate … Read More

18 Tips To Pay Back Student Loans Faster

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You have probably been hiding under a rock if you haven’t heard a lot about the growing US student debt burden. These loans are a weight on those who carry these amounts early in their careers. For some, it may … Read More

Personal Finance Lessons In Classic Literature

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When you think of classic literature about money, you think of high society glamour, indulgent parties, and stories of the multigenerational wealth of families. What’s not to like?  We can learn personal finance lessons in classic literature. We find stories … Read More