Last week, my friends Nanette Polito, Beverly Richards, and I piled into the car for a 3-hour road trip to Toledo to meet the author of You are a Badass, Jen Sincero. All three of us are raving Jen Sincero fans and have read or listened to both of her Badass books 20+ times between us. Yes, we are nerdy …
Smart financial risk taking is woven into the fabric of the entrepreneurial life. If you’re a risk-adverse small business owner, it’s likely you’ll have ulcers and empty pockets before too long. When it comes to managing your money within your business, where is the fine line between smart financial risk taking and recklessness? Being too scared to invest money in your business is …
There’s a huge difference in trying to look rich versus being rich. The term “rich” is subjective and we can argue over exactly what that means. I really love the definition of rich that Jen Sincero gives in her book, You are a Badass at Making Money. “RICH = Able to afford all of the things and experiences required to …
I’m quite sure that I can come up with more than four money mistakes entrepreneurs make in their businesses! What percentage of small business fail? 50% of small businesses will not survive 5 years and 70% will not make it to their tenth year in business. How can you beat the odds and ensure that you business not only survives, …
Yes, I met Mel Robbins using the 5 Second Rule! If you’ve never heard about Mel Robbins, it’s about time you did. She is a bestselling author and one of the most-booked female speakers in the United States. Her latest book, The 5 Second Rule: Transform Your Life, Work, and Confidence with Everyday Courage is currently #4 on Audible and …
How do I motivate myself to save for retirement when it seems so far off into the future? You’re not the only one who struggles with this; we all do. 3 Reasons You Don’t Save 1.) In this consumer driven culture, you’re constantly bombarded by advertisements reminding us how deficient you are unless you own this or that product. It’s vitally …
You open your monthly credit card statement and almost faint when you see the total. Oh. My. God. How do I get my wife to stop spending money? There must be some mistake, right? As your shock subsides, anger rushes into take its place. “Honey! Get in here!” you bellow. The dreaded monthly credit card fight is about to begin. …
Are you raising money smart kids? In this 3-minute segment from my interview with Crystal Faulkner of the BusinessWise Radio show , I discuss the most important thing you can do to raise kids who grow up into financially savvy adults. You don’t have to use a formal money curriculum to introduce your children to money management. Often the most profound lessons we can …
Is all debt bad? Is it possible to live 100% debt free? Are there times when it may be advisable to take out a loan? How can you tell the difference between bad debt and “good” debt? Is there even such a thing? There are some types of debt you should avoid like the plague! Debt is certainly one of …