The Investors Dilemma (The Dow Jones Roller Coaster Ride)

The DJIA ended last week at slightly below 11,445 which was just about what it was at the end of 1999 (11,497). So how then is the DJIA investor to gain wealth? Well, unless you are a very big investor, i.e. Warren Buffet, or extremely lucky, or you have a very smart financial manager – you will probably end up either stagnant or at a loss. . . . → Read More: The Investors Dilemma (The Dow Jones Roller Coaster Ride)

“You live on the Plane of Manifestation”

I just finished watching a video of Mike Dooley presenting his new book “Manifesting Change”.

I have embedded this video below and have a link to his book for you to purchase.

Mike is an amazing speaker and motivator saying things like:

“What holds people back is not knowing the truth about . . . → Read More: “You live on the Plane of Manifestation”

Personal Financial Statement

as you build your wealth, you may need to buy a business or property and need the help of a lender to leverage your purchase. Once you decide that you need a lender, you (and your partners) will be required to fill out SBA Form 413 or something very similar. . . . → Read More: Personal Financial Statement

Calculate Your Net Worth

* This post is to help you calculate your net worth. * What is “net worth”? . . . → Read More: Calculate Your Net Worth

Approaching Debt Free

In order to have financial energy, you must have a source of income and you must be able to use a portion of that source for building your wealth. This means that personal debt must be controlled or eliminated. . . . → Read More: Approaching Debt Free

Debt = Anti-Wealth

Debt is addictive. Debt is seductive. Debt is inviting. Debt is . . . Common Example: John and Jane want two new cars but they only have $4000 saved up and the cars they want cost $28,000 each for a total of $56,000. They have a very good credit rating and the lending institution lends them the money at an attractive interest rate. They drive away in their new cars feeling on top of the world and “wealthy”. . . . → Read More: Debt = Anti-Wealth

Investing: Part C – Beyond The Basics of the Stock and Bond Markets

We continue on our exploration of investment vehicles, going deeper into methods of using the markets to improve your income. We aren’t experts in these methods so this article includes instructions for getting into touch with experts. It also gives basic definitions of terms you will need to know when you meet with those experts. . . . → Read More: Investing: Part C – Beyond The Basics of the Stock and Bond Markets

Investing: Part B – “Your Money has a Job in the Stock and Bond Markets!”

Investing is a very broad, complicated category. We will attempt simplicity. Investing in its most basic definition is taking your discretionary income and putting it into something or giving it to someone for the purpose of having the “something or someone” make a return on your money. There are many investments and they vary greatly. . . . → Read More: Investing: Part B – “Your Money has a Job in the Stock and Bond Markets!”

Are You In Need of a Reboot?

So you’re taking all the right steps, making all the right software upgrades. But have you rebooted? Many times, a reboot is needed for the changes to take effect. And when your systems come back up, it’s a whole new life. . . . → Read More: Are You In Need of a Reboot?