About 1 year, 8 months ago we published an article about installing a dimmer switch. Based on the math behind this article, we have now passed the break even point, and are now saving money on the enhancement. Saving Money Plan Often, I sit down and think of places I can save money. Sometimes I … 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
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
Last time, in our article titled “Your Idea is Dumb” we talked about how ideas are great, but others are terrible. We discussed how your critics can give valuable feedback, but they may also be naysayers who just can’t see the brilliance in your ideas. What we surmised from this is that you need the ability to step … Read more
Have you ever had an amazing idea that others thought wasn’t so amazing? Have you ever seen a product in a store and thought “how on Earth did that ever make it to production?” What’s worse is when that idea actually becomes really popular and successful. I can think of a few things that I’ve … Read more
This is Chapter 1: Laying Plans, of our “Art of War” series. This will not be a continuous series, but one that we will continue to build on over time. If you are unfamiliar with “The Art of War” then we highly suggest reading a synopsis of it on Wikipedia. Laying Plans If you’ve read … Read more
Hello Dividend Readers, I know I’m a bit late on this, but I figured it would still be beneficial to get this out there, and I tried to provide a nice format. You’ll notice a new column that I’ve added this year which is the “New/Removed” column. It is pretty self-explanatory, but anything that was … 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
There are many things that we encounter everyday, and if you dig deep enough into each one of them you will find lessons that can be applied in many different ways. Today, we will see what we can learn from an everyday garage door remote. 1. Things Don’t Always Work To Plan Anyone who has … Read more
If you like what you read, then subscribe to our feed! My father once said, brilliantly, that you can learn something from anyone whether it be what to do or what not to do. As I got older, that little pearl of wisdom has held true without fail. Today, I bring to you one such … Read more
Company:Johnson & Johnson Ticker: JNJ Current Price: ~$63.57 Annual Dividend: $2.16 52-Week Hi/Lo: $66.20/$56.86 Dividend Yield: Price: Yield: Hi $66.20 3.263% Current $63.57 3.398% Lo $56.86 3.799% Looking at that table, it’s easy to see that this Dividend Aristocrat has a very healthy dividend yield. I typically uses 3% as my minimum required yield when … Read more
If you like what you read, then subscribe to our feed! I’m married, and naturally, that means there will be disagreements, compromise, and surrender. I’m also a home-owner which means there will be various household decorating ideas, and those get expensive. My wife wanted this chandelier (pictured to the right) from JC Penney. This Chandelier … Read more
Update: Because of a high number of email requests, we are including some Amazon links to the switch we used (which is pictured to the right), and some other common types made by the same company. We’ve had a great experience with the toggle dimmer, the reviews look pretty good for the other two as … Read more
This is an abstract study in the theories of time and the value of it. Winning With Time To continue from our last article “The Economics of Time,” we will now discuss winning with time. When we use the term “winning with time” we’re simply discussing how you can use time efficiently, either to enjoy … Read more
The Economics of Time Sometimes, to truly understand the most complex things, you should first try to understand the most basic. Time is something we take for granted, because it is something that tends to always be there, and when time is not there – well, you don’t notice. This is an elementary study on … Read more
This is Part 2 of a 2 part series called “It’s Your Business!” Part 2 – It’s Your Business! In Part 1 we asked “If your personal finances were a business on the stock market, would people invest in it?” We outlined a couple of ways that you could reinvent your business to make it … Read more
This is Part 1 of a 2 part series called “It’s Your Business!” Part 1 – It’s Your Business If your personal finances were a business on a stock exchange, would people invest in you? Consider what people look for when they want to invest in companies. They want to see revenue, profit, low debt … Read more
Continuing our Cheaper Gatherings series we discuss how you can get soda more cheaply, or completely free by exploiting loyalty programs. This compliments our article on Buffalo Wings quite nicely! We may be anti-junk food in general, but some people just really enjoy their one little splurge: soda. So we have some ideas that will … Read more
Dividend Investing If you are currently investing for dividends, passive income, or have any plans to begin dividend investment then you should sit down and familiarize yourself with the Dividend Aristocrats. No, these are not cats that pay dividends nor are they snobby men that hand out money, it is an index of stocks that have something in common: they … Read more
Chicken wings are delicious, but their rise in popularity has lent them to becoming quite expensive. Actually, chicken wings became more expensive per pound than chicken breast for the first time in history. Not bad for a piece of chicken that was considered a throw-away piece in recent history! So, how can you save money and … Read more