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She repeatedly asks herself, “Do I really need it?” Well, of course she doesn’t need it, but there is no logical reason not to treat herself to the jewelry. Unfortunately, even after making the plunge and purchasing the beautiful bracelet, she continues to be racked with guilt and worries that she spent too much.

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4 Pivotal Lessons from Oprah’s Last Show

Written on June 8, 2011 by Barb in life, parents, wealth

We all have the power to make a difference.
This one is my favorite. Although I don’t get down too often, when I do, I wonder whether I’m impacting others. She reminded me that the number of people one helps is not the issue. You are important if you make a difference in one person’s life, twenty, or millions.

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20 MONEY AND LIFE LESSONS FROM MOM

Written on May 8, 2011 by Barb in leisure, life, parents, real estate, saving, spending

Whatever is going on in her life, good, bad or otherwise, she will see the bright side. On top of that, if I want or need something from her, the answer is YES. She is chatty, helpful, and involved. When I was growing up she worked in real estate, raised my sis and me (with the help of my dad), and gave back to the community.

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5 Financial Lessons to Teach Your Child

Written on April 13, 2011 by Barb in guest post, money management, parents, personal finance, saving, spending

Financially responsible adults are usually grown from financially responsible children. If you want to give your child the best chances of financial health, then begin teaching them financial lessons today. Financial responsibility can never be taught too early.

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“UP IN THE AIR” AND THE EMERGENCY FUND

Written on March 19, 2011 by Barb in automatic saving, parents, saving

My mom is the master of plan B (and plan C). She has a contingency plan for everything. As a result, she and my dad have always lived way beneath their means. I’m fortunate to have learned that habit early in life. Here’s how you can learn to be prepared for any financial surprise.

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GET RICH; Develop 4 Wealth Habits

Written on March 7, 2011 by Barb in goal setting, life, make money, net worth, parents, wealth

I’ve been fortunate to know personally many folks of great wealth. Most of these individuals did not inherit wealth, but earned it the old fashioned way, through hard work. Many are entrepreneurs, some are not. My dad’s best friend worked for the IRS for many years, was an investor of the side, and died recently with a $10 million dollar estate.

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Why it’s Important to Teach Personal Finance to the Next Generation

Written on February 8, 2011 by Barb in debt, guest post, parents, personal finance

Whenever I spend large sums of money, I can hear my mother’s voice; “Is this really necessary?” or “Couldn’t you find that cheaper somewhere else?” At certain times, such as the day I finally bought the car I had spent years saving for, it can be annoying. Al though sometimes irritating, I will never forget the financial advice she gave me in my youth and how it helped me to prepare for the future.

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