In Edinburgh, Scotland, in a section of the city known as the Royal Mile, there is a wonderfully restored medieval dwelling known as the John Knox house. The house was originally built in the late 1400s. In the mid-1500s the house was occupied by James Mossman, a well-known and wealthy goldsmith. Mossman was hired to…
“Wealth is like seawater: the more you drink, the thirstier you become.” – Arthur Schopenhauer, German philosopher John D. Rockefeller, widely considered to be the richest person in history, when asked how much more he needed to earn until he had enough famously replied, “Just a little bit more.” Author Mitch Anthony reports, “A friend…
Debt is a huge problem in the United States. A recent survey revealed that, of households carrying debt, the average amount owed was $132,000. More specific data shows that for households holding the following types of debt, the average balances were: Mortgage Debt: $171,775 Credit Cards: $15,310 Auto Loans: $27,188 Student Loans: $48,986 So to help…
Last week here in Utah we celebrated Pioneer Day, a commemoration of Brigham Young leading the first group of Mormon pioneers into the Salt Lake Valley. On July 24, 1847, after a journey of more than 1,000 miles over the Great Plains and Rocky Mountains, the pioneer company paused on the foothills overlooking the valley. …
Budgeting is the foundation of successfully managing your money. It is difficult to achieve any lasting financial success, regardless of how much you make, if you don’t use some kind of budget to help you control spending. So to help you better manage your money here are the ten smartest things ever said about budgets.…
