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MONEY’S DOWN SIDE-PENN STATE IGNORED ABUSE ALLEGATIONS FOR FINANCIAL GAIN

Written on November 9, 2011 by Barb in values

What does this say about our society and an institution that the revenues of a football program supersedes the heinous abuse of children?

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Wealth in Life; Control Your Mind (part 2)

Written on August 15, 2011 by Barb in life, wealth

Take care of your mind, your body, and your spirit and your life will be full and balanced.

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DO YOU REALLY NEED A ROLEX?

Written on June 24, 2011 by Barb in goal setting, spending, values, wealth

A friend of mine, Sharlene really wants a Rolex watch. I think they cost about $10,000. (I’m not sure as I’ve never priced one and don’t want to spend my time checking!) In fact, that is one of her important GOALS. I am not sure why she wants one but if I had to guess, I assume she equates owning a Rolex with wealth, status, and prestige.

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3 Quick Personal Finance Tips for Dealing with Stress

Written on June 19, 2011 by Barb in budget, goal setting, life, personal finance

I’ve taken this approach, I don’t evaluate my ideas too much, but just dive in. That eradicates the possibility that I’ll avoid new activities because I’m scared. I assume that I’m talented and smart enough to achieve my goals.

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I’M QUITTING

Written on June 12, 2011 by Barb in life, saving, spending

I’m a champion of maintaining a positive attitude and persisting in spite of difficulty. But sometimes it’s wiser to throw in the towel. Now, might be one of those times.

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My Biggest Financial Mistake – Opening an eBay Store and Using Credit

Written on June 10, 2011 by Barb in career, guest post, make money, Yakezie

I worked hard at my job, and in the evenings and weekends, I worked hard at my second job, eBay. If I wasn’t at the computer, I was dragging my very patient husband and son to the mall so I could shop for kids’ clothes.

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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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WHAT DOES PATIENCE HAVE TO DO WITH INVESTING?

Written on May 4, 2011 by Barb in asset allocation, investing, life

If you pull out your money when the market drops, you lock in the “paper loss” and make it real. Compound the loss with declining to invest during a low price environment. Furthermore, you have another decision to make; when to get back in the market? That is the most difficult question of all.

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How Much Money do YOU Need to Live On?

Written on April 2, 2011 by Barb in personal finance, values, Yakezie

Yet, I rarely explore the philosophical aspects of money. After all, the only real value in money is what you can trade it for. If you were stuck out in the dessert with no water and $500.00, what good would money be? If you had no transportation and the water was 100 miles away, your $500.00 would be worthless. You’d probably we willing to trade it all for a thermos of water.

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