Wealth Artisan If you like what you read, then subscribe to our feed! On Monday, we began discussing the WMD Savings method or plan. If you haven’t read it yet, be sure to read the Introduction to the WMD Savings Method. WMD stands for Well, Mule and Distributor. Today, we are going to talk about the Distributor … Read more
If you like what you read, then subscribe to our feed! No, we’re not talking about weapons of mass destruction, but with this method, you can absolutely destroy your debt! What is the WMD Savings Method? It is an acronym that means the Well, the Mule, and the Distributor. Each of these are symbolic pieces … Read more
Generally, I don’t like to cover current events, but there are so many hilarious, and terrible money-making gimmicks that I see, that I just felt it necessary to highlight some of the more absurd ones that I’ve seen recently. These range from products, to marketing snafus, but all are equally silly. 1. Kenneth Cole’s Tasteless … Read more
If you like what you read, then subscribe to our feed! While I was reading a Patrick O’Brian novel, I got to thinking, who is the captain of my ship? A few years ago, my answer might have been a bank, or a combination of utility companies, but now the answer is me. After two … Read more
In part 5, we learned about discontentment and how it can be a driving force to destroy our financial lives or a driving force to make it better. Now onto Part 6! What Are Your Priorities? How do you prioritize your money? Often, we don’t think about how we prioritize our money, and our management … Read more
In part 4, we learned about our extra money and what we do with it. Many may have thought that they didn’t have much extra, but we learned contrary. Now onto Part 5! A Question About Trouble What gets us into the most financial trouble? Many answers may go through your head, but Andy points … Read more
In part 3, we learned about debt and the control it exhibits over our lives. If you wanted to donate to a charity, but you had a Visa bill due, which would you give your money to first? Maybe if you have a little extra left over, you might consider donating to the charity, but … Read more
In part 2, we learned that we need to honor God in everything we do which includes 100% of our finances. The ironic thing about doing that is it will then help us. The bible has a lot to say about money. In fact, a quick search through the NIV translation on BibleGateway.com yielded 113 … Read more
In part 1 of this series, we discussed the 3 laws of balance in your finances. Andy Stanley says that these laws are: Have a reference point Make constant corrections And have a clear objective For “have a reference point” Andy states that this means you need a system to track where your money is … Read more
We are going to begin a series based off of a very popular sermon by Pastor Andy Stanley of North Point Ministries called “Balanced.” I know some readers don’t consider themselves Christian, but believe me, you will benefit greatly from this series. I was a non-believer for a long time, but I still found a … Read more
This is an extremely simplistic view of your financial lifestyle. If you’re anything like me, then seeing things boiled down to their simplest terms is the best way to look at subjects. Most complex topics are built off of simpler ideas. An example is how computers operate off of an organized system of 1’s and … Read more
Do you know a person who thinks something is worth more or less just because of its price? I’ve run into many people who have this issue. As consumers, we tend to no longer shop based off of a products quality, or true value, but more off of what the price tag says about the … Read more
I live about 30 miles north of where I work. The other day, I was on my way home from work and I noticed something interesting: I actually have to drive South about 1/4 mile before I can start heading North to my home. This made me think of some different decisions that we face. … Read more
This will probably be a surprise to one of our consistent readers and commentors, but I wanted to highlight an excellent contribution from the Save Green Team. On our post “Income Diversity” we received an interesting comment from our friend over at Save Green Going Green and thought that we should expand upon it more … Read more
One of our first articles was about diversified income streams. If you’re not sure what that means, then here’s a quick run down. Have you ever heard the phrase “don’t place all of your eggs in one basket?” People try to avoid this all the time, except with their income. Too many people depend on … Read more
If you like what you read, then subscribe to our feed! We are in lean times, and there is no denying it. Many people are pessimistic about America’s future prospects with China coming into another Golden Age, our government having trouble tying its shoes, and unemployment treading along at an unwavering pace. Things definitely seem … Read more
Hello Everyone, This is the final Wealth Artisan post for the year 2010 and I thought it would be appropriate to review the past year, and look at where we are going. 2010 has been a very interesting year for us. Not only did the Wealth Artisan begin in August with our very first post … Read more
What’s Your Expiration Date? The other day, I randomly decided to read some Dilbert cartoons. As I was browsing, I came upon this one, and I was impressed with the terse, yet honest, message. When we choose a career field, we are obviously presented with many options, but one of those is our expiration date. Some … Read more
If you like what you read, then subscribe to our feed! I’m never very big on New Year’s resolutions, because many don’t really seem to commit to them. I’m of the opinion that if I’m going to do something, I won’t just say I’ll do it, I’ll just do it. But, I’m also an advocate … Read more
If you like what you read, then subscribe to our feed! Please Note: Less insurance isn’t always a good thing. Often, it can be terrible. It is up to you to do the math and figure out what your insurance needs are. If you are ever in doubt, then more coverage is better than less! … Read more
This article is written with politics aside. It is a simple informational article based on recent legislation being written into law. As of Friday, December 17, Americans now have the opportunity to continue earning tax-free passive income. President Barack Obama signed into law an extension of the Bush Era Tax Cuts which allows citizens to … Read more