10 Commandments of Personal Finance

For some people, getting personal finances in order is more grueling than wandering the desert for 40 years. But it doesn’t take a miracle. If you are looking for some basic guidelines, just follow these 10 commandments:

1. Thou Shalt Take Action
Reading about how to improve your personal finances is a start, but it has absolutely no meaning if you don’t take the action of putting what you learn into motion. Before you can get anywhere with your personal finances, you need to begin — right now. If you are reading this article, you know that you should be taking steps to get your personal finances in order.

Print out this list and place it where you will see it every day, so that you are reminded that personal finance is a priority in your life and that you will take some action each and every day to try to improve your lot. If you aren’t sure where to begin, start with getting your banking accounts in order.

2. Thou Shalt Pay Off All Credit Card Debt
Credit card debt is, in most cases, continue reading »

The 2 Skills Needed in Our “New Economy”

This article was written by Andrew Cass, Senior VP of Marketing at CarbonCopyPRO. I’m including it today because it is on the mark and worthy of your review, on numerous levels.

As we enter a whole "new economy" (some call it a recession), THE #1 and THE #2 skills, hands down, in the "new economy" will be…….

1. Money - how it works, how it flows, and more important….. how it will work for you in the "new economy". More wealth will be lost in the years ahead than at any time in history, however…. even more wealth can be created . This is the way it has ALWAYS worked in history and this is the way it ALWAYS will work. The good news is you get to decide which side of the fence you are on, contrary to popular belief…. but where has popular belief gotten anyone?

2. Internet Marketing - how to position yourself and/or your product on the World Wide Web in front of MILLIONS each and every day so you can create unlimited, virtually automated income, 24/7 and make money while 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 »

$700 Billion Bailout Still Not Enough?

Every day the headlines talk about a new company that has reported less than desirable earnings, and are now requesting support from the government. The domino effect has been created and it’s global. Some time back I mentioned a movie that has been playing around the country in select cities called I.O.U.S.A. I now have the book and will be reading it over the next couple of weeks. I’ll let you know my thoughts when I finish it.

Meanwhile, I thought Kip Herriage (The CEO & Founder of Wealth Masters Int’l) had an interesting post on his blog yesterday. He wrote: continue reading »

CCPro Marketing Event Coming to Dallas, Tx

Saturday, October 18, 2008 - It’s all about Leadership! This upcoming event is the 2nd for the Carbon Copy Pro team to host, and they promise to deliver again! The focus will be on Leadership and how to develop the skills and mindset to be successful. Of course I will be attending again and will provide an overview upon my return. However, if you would like to experience this first hand please contact me at continue reading »

Creating Wealth & Protecting Your Retirement - Take Action

Today all of the headlines make you dizzy with the news of the stock market and housing plunges again. Headlines such as - Amid panic, Stock Market Makes Wild Swings, Which Banks are Solid Now, 1 in 6 Owe More than Their House is Worth, and on and on…. You could spend all day paralyzed not taking any action due to fear. Understandably, we’re in and going into even more uncertain times.

Confidence in the U.S. system is sinking, and there are many who are predicting the "bottom" will be a much harder hit than originally expected. What can you do to protect yourself and your families? Educate yourself! If you’re in the Middle Class, you will likely slide into poverty unless you take action. Here’s a specific suggestion continue reading »

After Last Nights Debate Should I Continue Marketing? Yes!

Recession, no recession? Depression, no depression? Stocks and banks losing ground everyday…. Should I continue to control what I can and still thrive financially in spite of what all the reports have been coming out with? Absolutely! There is no better time than now to take responsibility for yourself!

• Did you know that 53% of all U.S. businesses are operated from home *
• Did you know that since 1995 the home-based market has grown 15.16% annually *
• Did you know that Wealth Masters Int’l. has just launched continue reading »
  

Millionaire Mindset and the Price of Success

I was reading this past weekend about the legendary Paul Meyer, and throughout the piece it all kept coming back to the "price of success". To quote Mr. Meyer, he said, "Winners do not expect something for nothing. Winners are willing to give the time, effort, creativity and money necessary to achieve their purposes. They know that any success worth having carries continue reading »

4 Courses to Master Google Adwords (PPC)

If you have been involved with Internet marketing then you are likely to know of Perry Marshall and his training and books on Google Adwords, or pay-per-click (PPC). There is another name that is becoming synonymous with Google, and that is continue reading »