We’ve written about SCORE.org a couple of times. If you’re unfamiliar with SCORE.org, then read our article titled “Entrepreneur Starting A Business?” As a quick refresher, SCORE is a non-profit organization in partnership with the Small Business Administration, whose entire goal is to assist small business owners. This is accomplished a number of ways which … Read more
I recently received my issue of Inc. Magazine and it contains their annual list of the 500 fastest growing private companies. It is amazing to see all of the small businesses out there, and how much they’re growing. What better way to figure out which businesses are viable in down economies than studying lists like … Read more
Entrepreneurs are stalwarts of any economy. They create the jobs, they pay the taxes and they provide us nearly all of the great things we enjoy every day. If you own an establishment of any sort that has visiting customers, then this article is for you! Recently, I watched a few episodes of a show … 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
Listen To The Interview Download our Podcast Update 08/05/11: It appears BB&T has heard the outcry and stopped the foreclosure proceedings. This is still an important lesson for everyone to learn. Saji Mathew is facing an interesting situation: he wants to pay his mortgage, but BB&T Bank won’t let him. Saji owns a gas station … 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
So let’s say you’re looking to buy yourself a new house, but you can’t decide how much to spend. This is a common problem as it’s hard to decide whether you should invest more or less. This has become even more complicated with a tumultuous property market. It is also a tricky problem as buying … 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
We all get the same 24 hours, but how often have you caught yourself saying things like: I don’t have time… If only I had more time… There’s not enough hours in the day… There are a number of reasons why you can’t get things done, but I’m willing to bet that you’ve got one … 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
Netflix, as I’m sure you’ve heard, will raise their prices, yet again. For those who don’t remember, there was a $1 price increase in November of 2010. As many of my readers know, I’m very much a consumer activist, and dislike when companies do things like this in a classless manner. I know, I know: … 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
In “Your idea is dumb” we talked about how compulsive critics will try to convince you that your idea is ignorant, and lacks value. In “Your idea is brilliant” we talked about how “yes men” will lavish you with lies, flood you with flattery, and deny any deceit. What do you do? Now that I’ve … Read more