Author Archives: J.Wenger

Easter Egg of the Day: Jim Rohn

“If you don’t know what a financial statement is, make it a priority to find out without further delay. It’s very important to know exactly where you are financially, without kidding yourself. Only when you know where your are can … Continue reading

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Budget Battle? Really?

When your talking about the US budget/deficit, numbers like trillions and billions tend to lose there meaning. How many people have hands-on experience with that much money? I like to think in percentages…those I can relate to. Unfortunately, this makes … Continue reading

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Tax Refunds: Spend, Save, or Invest?

I’ve seen several articles on tax refunds (specifically how to spend them) come across my desk lately. With the tax filing deadline a week away, that is not too surprising. It IS surprising that none of the pieces say, “Take … Continue reading

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Career Paths

Sadly, up until the 5th panel or so, this is 90% of the workforce. Source: https://www.gocomics.com/doonesbury/2011/04/03 Hat Tip to Doonesbury

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Quote of the Day: Jim Rohn

“Days are expensive. When you spend a day, you have one less day to spend. Make sure you spend each one wisely.” – Jim Rohn How did you spend today? How will you spend tomorrow? Return to Quotes on Wealth … Continue reading

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Cutting Dividends = Bad News

From The Dividend Growth Investor : When dividends are cut, stock prices typically nosedive as the last investors who have held on hoping for better news leave the sinking ship. Click here for the full post. Sources: Avoid Dividend Cutters … Continue reading

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Explore the Link between Income and Education

From the website Good, a visual representation of the latest U.S. Census data. Sources: Transparency: Are the Richest Americans Also the Best Educated? A collaboration between GOOD and Greg Hubacek http://www.good.is/post/america-s-richest-counties-and-best-educated-counties/

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