Tag Archives: Wealth

Weekly Summary: Top 5 Personal Finance Articles

Posted on April 13, 2012 by

Here are the top 5 personal finance articles from the past week, as selected by me. 5 Ways To Save On Pet Costs – by US News How Wealthy Am I? – by Money Crashers 5 Ways To Save When … Continue reading →

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Your Million-Dollar Car

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

From looking at the marketing advertisements on television and in magazines, it would seem that  Having It All means: A big house with a huge yard in a an affluent neighborhood Having the latest and greatest technological gadget Taking vacations … Continue reading →

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Stop Eating Your Cake!

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

What does “being wealthy” mean to you? According to pop culture, we associate the wealthy with images of consumption: Having the latest, hottest technological devices The trendiest, brand-name clothes and shoes A big house in an exclusive neighborhood Taking vacations … Continue reading →

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Is Your Money Inflatable?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

We’ve all heard our parents or grandparents say, “I remember when a coke only cost a nickel,” “When I was your age, gas was 75 cents a gallon,” or “I could buy a day’s-worth of groceries for a dollar!” And … Continue reading →

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