There’s a line of thinking that purports that we are the average of the 5 to 10 people we spend the most time with. Our peer group can play a big role in influencing what we do, and to some degree perhaps even our success. They can subtly bring us up a bit, or push us down [...]
Career
Have you ever had a bad boss? For many people who have been working for a number of years, the answer is probably yes. After working with enough people, it’s almost inevitable that we will run across a boss that just isn’t all that good. In my case, this happens to be true as well. [...]
In football, there is sometimes a saying that “your best offense is your defense”. Does that apply to personal finance? Well, in the case of personal finance, the “defense” would actually be the act of saving money. Yes, saving money can be a VERY important part of personal finance success. I strongly believe in it, as anybody [...]
All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy. It’s a well-known, old saying that refers to the notion that one should not be totally consumed with work. What the saying doesn’t convey is that not only does “all work” make someone a bit dull, but it can also wear a person out, perpetuate [...]
