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…
Greyhounds are beautiful creatures. Tall, and sleek; powerful yet graceful. They are built for speed and born to run. For this reason greyhound racing is a popular sport in many places. To ensure that racing greyhounds are motivated to run a lure of some kind must be used. At one time live rabbits were released…
Do you ever wish you could do more to help extended family, neighbors, and acquaintances who are struggling? Alice and I do. Having enough to help others is one of our motivations for getting our own finances in order. But how do you start? Who should you help? What is the best way to go…
I started my blog three years ago with the modest goal of teaching simple, timeless financial principles to family and friends in a way that is easy to understand, entertaining, and memorable. As all writers know, sometimes you wonder if the message is getting through. And as any parent knows, this is especially true of…
“I have listened to thousands of sermons on the urgent need to give. I find myself wondering why it is that preachers never talk about how much fun it is to give….” – Jon M. Huntsman Sr. Every few months the country catches Powerball fever. This happens when there hasn’t been a winner for a…
“The best way to spot investment fraud is the promise of safety and very high returns. If someone offers you this, turn 180 degrees and do not walk – run.” – William Bernstein In his book Think Twice, Michael J. Mauboussin writes about Stephen Greenspan, a psychology professor who spent a good portion of his…
