We’re new and improved! The latest version of ThriveWealthy is now available, and you can start using it today, for FREE, to create more options and less stress for yourself! What can this tool do for you? Good Advice Here’s a statement you might not expect from a financial expert: you should spend all your money! In fact, you should spend the entire month’s income, even before the month begins. You should spend it…
Nobody likes getting sick, having their house burn down, or dying in a car crash. Unfortunately, these things happen every day to a single group of people: people who didn’t think it would happen to them today! Today’s post deals with the important and too-often neglected topic of insurance. What kinds do I need? Which types of insurance are superfluous? What should my philosophy on insurance be? We’ll answer those and more as we unpack…
In today’s post, we’ll explore the important distinction between saving and investing — two terms that, though often erroneously used interchangeably, must be treated in distinctly different ways on your path toward a thriving life. Be Prepared for the Unexpected Saving ought to be done first — and for a specific purpose. As we’ve discussed previously, one of the first milestones you need to hit as you pursue the thriving life is to save a…
I’ve enjoyed many hiking and camping trips since I was a young child. Walking through the forest, listening to the sounds of wildlife and seeing the sun gleaming through the trees, I’ve had a chance to appreciate the beauty and creativity of our Father’s world. Occasionally, my hikes have become extended for a bit longer than I was planning on, due to an underestimation of how long a climb might take or a casual disregard for things…
Most of us have been through the following story at some point in our lives: We resolve to “do better” with our money. That credit card company has taken advantage of us for the last time! We’re angry that we let ourselves get into such a vulnerable position and we’re angry that the credit card company hit us while we were down. So, we get out the yellow pad or the computer spreadsheet and we…