Lay not up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust doth corrupt, and where thieves break through and steal: But lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust doth corrupt, and where thieves to do not break through nor steal: For where your treasure is, there will your heart…
Links to several of my favorite recent articles on money and life: This week we will close the books on 2017 and get a fresh start on the new year. Why 2017 Was the Best Year Ever by Nicholas Kristof at The New York Times The media focuses so much on the negative that we…
Every story needs a hero. One of the commencement speakers when I received a master’s degree in accounting from Brigham Young University in 2001 was entrepreneur, businessman, educator, and religious leader James W. Ritchie. I still remember a story he told that day. The story occurred when he was supervising a church youth activity. They…
Links to several of my favorite recent articles on money and life: The theme of the articles I have chosen to highlight this week is making your own plan, running your own race, and avoiding comparisons with others. Avoid the Comparison Trap and Run Your Own Race by Jeff Goins at Goinswriter.com Social media makes…
Links to several of my favorite recent articles on money and life: Forget the Global Economy, This Should Be Your First Focus by Andrew at Family Money Plan This article is a great reminder that personal finance is personal, and that your focus should be on your personal economy. The most important reason for this…
Links to several of my favorite recent articles on money and life: The Triad of Hustling by J. Money at Budgets are Sexy One of your goals this year might be to make better use of your time. We are all busy, and many of us have lots of side projects that occupy our time.…
The 9 Best Toys of All Time Don’t Cost a Thing by Kerry K. Taylor at Squakfox Have you procrastinated your Christmas shopping? Are you feeling bad because you can’t afford everything you want? This article is for you. It describes the 9 best toys of all time, and I guarantee you can afford all…
Over 2,000 years ago a heavenly chorus proclaimed the birth of Jesus to the humble shepherds keeping watch over their flocks by singing the beautiful refrain, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth, peace, good will toward men (Luke 2:14).” What does this message of hope have to do with money? I am currently reading…
