Sir John Templeton’s Secret to Becoming a Billionaire | Paying Yourself First vs. The 50/50 Rule

May 27, 2010

If I could go back in time and pick the brain of any investor in history, I would sit down with Sir John Templeton. What the man accomplished in 95 years was amazing. The purpose of this article is not to talk about how extraordinary of a life Sir John Templeton lived, but talk about [...]

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Getting Your Finances in Order | The First Month

May 26, 2010

I think we all have a few friends who are known for their crash diets. It doesn’t matter if it’s a wedding or the fact that spring break is right around the corner, they have an incredible ability to lose ten pounds in two weeks. However, this same person always puts that weight right back [...]

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The Best Way To Save Money, Walk Before You Run

May 25, 2010

Learning to save 10% of your income, is the one financial  habit you must implement. The common response from most people when I tell them this though is “How can I afford saving 10% of my income when I’m living paycheck to paycheck?” If you’re wondering what is the best way to save money, the [...]

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The Gen Y Financial Planning Handbook: Almost 101 Essential Resources For The Future Rich

May 24, 2010

  Some people collect baseball cards, beanie babies, or stamps. I choose to collect great personal finance advice. And I have probably spent a lot more time on this than I care to admit. For your benefit, I decided to put it all together and create the Gen Y Financial Planning Handbook. A resource to [...]

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Weekend Reading | 90° Edition

May 22, 2010

It’s supposed to be in the 90′s this weekend in the Chicago burbs. I forgot what it meant to be that hot. Also, why is the keyboard shortcut for the degrees symbol Alt-248. Couldn’t we have something a little easier to remember besides that. I have to look it up every time. Anyways, on to [...]

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