Think all rich people drink fancy wine and drive luxury cars? How about the inverse – that everyone who lives in an expensive home or wears a Swiss watch is a millionaire? You’d be very surprised to learn that most “true millionaires” are nothing like this. In his latest book “The Millionaire Next Door” and … [Read more...] about Book Reivew: “Stop Acting Rich: …And Start Living Like a Real Millionaire” by Dr. Thomas J. Stanley
Archives for October 2011
Bank of America and the Slippery Slope of Banking Fees
It’s no surprise that Bank of America (BofA) started charging a $5 fee for using their debit card. After all, they must really be hurting for money after only receiving a $5 billion dollar investment last August from Berkshire Hathaway, Warren Buffet’s company! ... Right! Seriously, this event is just another data point along a long trend of obnoxious fees that rolls us further and further down the slippery slope of expenses that are eroding away our daily finances. Unfortunately, it’s not just the banks, but airlines, energy companies, cell phones, and many others. … [Read more...] about Bank of America and the Slippery Slope of Banking Fees
My Money Design Update – Top Money Book Recommendations
Recently, I have changed the “Top Recommendations” section under the “Books” tab to a page that will contain a collection of my favorite money books. Please feel free to visit this new page and review my recommendations. These are all books I have read and I believe you could learn a great deal of knowledge from them. I will be updating the list periodically as I continue my quest for more great books. Please also feel free to make your own recommendations under the “Comments”. … [Read more...] about My Money Design Update – Top Money Book Recommendations