Category Archives: Money

Letter to All of my Friends

A letter to all that might read this: I’m sincerely concerned about the future of my favorite country, the USA. I had a bit of an awakening this presidential election cycle, and the more I continue to learn, the more … Continue reading

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The Snider Method

Kim was nice enough to let me take a picture with her and her new book. She convinced me to buy one because I like her story and I think there is more about her in the book than what … Continue reading

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My Weekend Class

This weekend, I’m taking Kim Snider‘s class again as a refresher. I love to listen to Kim speak. Her personal history is very interesting, and the knowledge she passes along about “the way the real world works” is absolutely fascinating … Continue reading

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Straight Talk about the SubPrime Mess

The following is an email I received from Kim Snider. It clarifies what has recently happened in the financial market. -Brian —– MAKING SENSE OF THE HEADLINES A quick-and-dirty guide to what’s going on By Kim Snider | September 18, … Continue reading

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6 Unpleasant Truths About Personal Finance

6 Unpleasant Truths About Personal Finance Ready for some tough love about how to improve your financial situation? Jeffrey Strain, the man behind SavingAdvice.com, has put together a list of six “awful truths” about personal finance for TheStreet.com. The reason … Continue reading

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Victory Gardens

During WW2, 40% of America’s vegetables came from victory gardens – that is, people’s back yards. Food travels an average 1500 miles before you eat it. link I guess I have some hippie in me… not sure where that came … Continue reading

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North Texas Model Investment Club

Some of the same people I met a few weekends ago are also involved in the North Texas Model Investment Club. This group was formed to provide a place for newcomers to come in and see how investment club meetings … Continue reading

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BetterInvesting Workshop

I went to a mutual fund workshop this morning. I got a kick out of the flowchart below. (get money, decide what to do with it, poof, it’s gone!)

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