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
Yes, I know it is a little late in the season to be discussing this, but there are still many out there who have yet to do their Christmas shopping. Christmas is a big stumbling block for many because it is so easy to spend a large sum of money very quickly. I’m going to … Read more
If you like what you read, then subscribe to our feed! In this article from the Washington Post, a phrase jumped out at me. The phrase is “…was a good employee.” To me, those 4 words alone say many things. I’ve been seeing phrases like this a lot because of the current economic climate, … Read more
If you like what you read, then subscribe to our feed! We all have areas in our finances where we can improve. Identifying these areas is an important way to keep your finances on track and maximize your current income. If you can bring yourself to do it every couple of months, then you’re on … Read more
If you like what you read, then subscribe to our feed! Often times I find myself thinking up useless questions and statements. The other day I thought to myself “Wal-Mart must be huge.” I know, ground breaking inner monologue, right? Basically, there are Wal-Mart locations all around me, and each one is absurdly large. This … Read more
This is part two of a two-part series. Be sure to read part 1 of How to Find Jobs, or subscribe to the Wealth Artisan RSS feed to keep updated. On Friday, we discussed the first two steps to getting back to work. While we think that the first two ideas are great, they don’t … Read more
This is part one of a two-part series. Read part 2 here. Without question, we are in a tough economy. Unemployment is high, adequate jobs are scarce and this puts many people into a tough position. How do you find a job? Finding a job shouldn’t be difficult, but if you are having problems here … Read more
About 3 weeks ago, we wrote an article about the Kardashians’ latest business endeavor money-making gimmick: The Kardashian Kard. It was a prepaid debit card with so many fees attached to it that you’d be broke before you could stand in the nearest check-out lane. It’s kind of ironic that they have a television show … Read more
I received an XBox for free. I received $60.00 off of a $200 bistro set for no good reason. I got these great things because I was willing to wait. Everyone hates waiting, and we refer to this as “now” syndrome. We, as humans, just naturally dislike waiting for things. We hate waiting so much, … Read more
Best Buy, check; Wal-Mart, check; Target, check; Maybe I should hire some people to hold my place in line, or I could just purchase the vouchers that get handed out for free. In fact, I’m going to cancel thanksgiving dinner, pitch a tent in front of a store right now (like this family), and be … Read more