What Are Your Highest Priorities?

For years my priorities were to climb the corporate ladder (or to at least stay employed and provide for my family!)  It was important for me to have the respect of my peers too and this meant working numerous hours (or so I thought), and giving up things in other areas of my life.

That changed when my husband was diagnosed with Leukemia.  It made me realize how precious life is and how much we take for granted when we feel well, and are able bodied.  I began to spend more time and energy on my relationships.  After a gallant 4 year fight, my husband passed away….. I finally understood that true wealth doesn’t appear on a balance sheet.  I also realized that continue reading »

Want a Home-Based J.O.B. or Home-Based Business – What Type Are You?

I think many people who respond to home based business opportunities are actually looking for a j.o.b. and not looking to be in business for themselves.
Here’s a few of the differences (in my opinion)….

A home based job and those looking for one:

• Something you do for someone else, and they dictate your time, method of completion and compensation
• This person usually wants to take no monetary risk and wants a guarantee that they will see a "return on investment" (ROI) within a matter of weeks
• This person usually continue reading »

How Can I Be Sure It's Not a Scam?

There are some home business companies that claim you can achieve "instant success". While some people may experience "success" pretty quickly, the majority does not and the ads are full of hype. (This does not mean it’s a scam though – just full of hype!)

The challenge comes in looking beyond that and truly performing your due diligence. One secret is to start with finding a business that fits your personality. Then you will have more intuitive type questions to ask. Be sure to check out the primary business, continue reading »

Do You Trust the Experts on Wall Street or Yourself?

So who do you think has the most vested interests in your financial future …. the so called experts, or yourself? Yes, the folks on Wall Street make big commissions (or used to) when you traded with them, but no-one cares about your money the way you do , or should. Many of us have been provided with guesses and opinions, but when I wanted to begin my journey to financial education I researched until I found a group with facts, honesty and integrity. And although this may sound like a "plug" for them, I can tell you sincerely, if I had not found continue reading »