I took an investments class the during the Fall semester of my Senior year in college, and when I say “took” I mean that I dutifully attended every class, sat in the front row, and tried with all my heart to understand what the hell he was talking about.  It wasn’t that I didn’t understand the ... Read the rest »

Mathematically being young and frugal makes a great deal of sense; save as much as you can now, and let the compounding interest build up over the course of your life.  In theory if I were to invest $50,000 in a decent mutual fund at the age of 23, assuming it earns at least 10% ... Read the rest »

In college I thought I had learned everything.  I learned finance in and out, I learned economics, marketing, advertising, managing, forecasting, social drinking, networking, and every other aspect of business that I could think of.  I was a badass.  Nope.  As soon as I started work, I ate my piece of humble pie.  Why is it that ... Read the rest »

Everyone has a different meaning of wealth.  Some people would cite having friends and a loving family in their definition, and while most people do want this side of wealth, everyone would still love to have tons of money.  Some people publicly acknowledge it and others secretly dream about what they would do if money ... Read the rest »

I’ve always been a jack-of-all-trades, never afraid trying to do something on my own, and always watching and learning how to do things.  I can’t help it, was raised this way.  From a young age I pushed a toy lawn mower behind my dad as he mowed the lawn, in elementary school I spent afternoons ... Read the rest »

I want to share a story about how being frugal can help you make more money, and not just help you save it.  Ever since Mary and I decided to build our new house we have been living frugally for the first time, and I feel that it has opened my eyes.  I’ve always hated ... Read the rest »

As I watched the Super Bowl the other week, I was reminded how much I hate commercials. I have Tivo, and so I usually fast forward through commercials, but it was the Super Bowl, you are supposed to watch for the commercials.  Anyway, I really haven’t been watching TV much in the past months due to ... Read the rest »