We are currently in the midst of the worst recession most of us have ever lived through, so I thought it would be a good time to discuss money’s role in marriages. I would love to just pretend money has no role in marriage, but I’d have to be pretty blind to act like that … Read more
Have you seen that Geico commercial where a Humphrey Bogart wannabe asks the audience, “Can switching to Geico really save you 15 percent or more on car insurance?” He then asks the question, “Do people use smartphones to do dumb things?” Obviously the correct answer is, “Yes.” So the next scene shows three nerdy guys … Read more
I love different perspectives on things. I’m always trying to provide a different perspective on finance because it makes things interesting and it makes learning easier, at least for me. A few months back, I picked up this book Weird by Craig Groeschel on a whim, and I’m very happy that I did. This might … Read more
With everyone trying to save money at the moment, we’re guessing you’re bored of reading the same old tips – chances are, you’re already doing them or they’re totally irrelevant. We all know about switching our utilities or using the car less – and there’s no point regurgitating them again. So in effort to help … Read more
The following is a guest post by Cheap Car Insurance Though many people will spend a fortune just on the transportation in their lives, what they do not know is that they hardly have to give up the luxury or the prestige of driving a great vehicle because of the expenses. There are many ways … Read more
Download the Podcast Transcript of audio: Today on WealthArtisan.com: Money Pirates and the grief that we bring. But first, some current events. The London Rioters, the UN has made their stance on spankings well-known, but I bet they wish some of these rioters had a few more spankings in their past. Speaking of Spankings: how’s … Read more
Last time, we began this short series on Money Pirates. Money Pirates are unexpected, sudden events which cost a lot of money! They can throw your whole financial ship off course, and leave you begging for the plank. So far, we’ve covered: Job Losses Loss of Home and Medical Emergencies Those are 3 terrible pirates … Read more
Money pirates, they’re destructive, annoying, unexpected, and they ruin your plans. Money pirates can come in many flavors. Honestly, just about anything can be a money pirate, so in general, we’re talking about any large unexpected costs that come up. Most money pirates are terrible events in one’s life, and often times they can’t be … Read more
I’ve heard people say “Dreams are just dreams” or “dreams are just something to get you through your day.” I’ve even heard these sentiments echoed on the popular TV show The Office. But are these statements true? If dreams are just something to get you through your day, then why do we do the things … Read more
Between keeping up with the Joneses and stores open 24/7, we’ve never had more reason, or opportunity to buy something (or anything) on a whim. I don’t have any firm numbers, but I’d be willing to bet that we have more shopaholics spending more money than ever before. Not only that, but so many people … Read more
You’re married, you’re the financial coach of the relationship, and your spouse is more of the benchwarmer. Sure your spouse does a lot of other things, but they seem so terribly uninvolved and unmotivated to assist in the financial matters of your relationship. What do you do? Pitfall: Are you happy that your spouse doesn’t … Read more
Max Lucado said the best quote I’ve ever heard on death and money: “You never see a U-Haul following a hearse.” Max Lucado strikes upon a very important matter in the world of finance: death and money. We may not like talking about death, but it’s important to understand the relationship if you want to … Read more
Maintenance, that ugly thing that comes along with all of the other responsibilities of owning things. What are some things that we need to maintain? Home Maintenance Car Maintenance Health Maintenance Image Maintenance and Stuff Maintenance The last two are kind of different. What are image and stuff maintenance? Image maintenance is the ongoing cost … Read more
Money is tight, the girl is right, you’d elope tonight, but that wouldn’t be bright. What do you do? Your wedding day will be one of the most important days in your life, and you want to make sure it is memorable. What are some things that you need to purchase: Wedding Coordinator Wedding Dress … Read more
The following article is a guest post. The whole point of going to work is to earn money, but working can also rack up some expenses costing you money better off in a savings account. You can blame a lack of time or the need for convenience, but making a few small changes in what … Read more
The following is a guest post from the Mayor of Humbleville. Nice car: check. Nice house: check. Nice suit: check. Sweet sunglasses: Oakley’s, double-check. You’ve got the look, you’ve got the persona, you’ve got the debt, and you’re terrified like no other. You’re afraid of what people think will think of you if they knew … Read more
This savings tip is a guest post from our friends at MoneySuperMarket.com! This is mainly applicable to our British readers, but there are similar services starting to pop up in the United States. Be sure to do some research to see if this is an option for you! When it comes to sourcing your gas … Read more
Financial Failure 101 If you like being apart of a large group of financially unsuccessful people, then do we have the opportunity for you! Do you have trouble with the following? Making $2,000 dollars fast Saving more than 4.9% of your income. Having more than $10,000 in retirement savings. Video: How to Make Money Fast $2,000 in … Read more
Recently, I finished reading a book titled Fearless by Max Lucado. Fearless covers a very wide range of subjects from the fear of not being important all the way over to the fear of death. You would think that such a wide range of topics would require 12 volumes to cover, but Max Lucado manages … Read more
If there were a top 10 list of the world’s worst concepts, this would rank near the top. I’ll assume that everyone who reads this understands the most basic of mathematics. Marketers have long used this phrase to great success and still continue to. Earlier today I heard the claim made in some theme park … Read more
Note: This is a long article, consider bookmarking it by pressing CTRL + D so you can reference it in the future. One of the biggest dangers to your success is the feeling of being burnt out. You could do all of these things perfectly: Make plans. Set Goals. Methodically approach every situation. Think out … Read more