Everyone dreams about hitting it big with the lottery–including millionaires. The only time I ever bought a lottery ticket was when a multi-millionaire dragged me to a gas station after a lunch meeting.  He always bought tickets when the jackpot hit over $20 Million. Lo and behold, the...

Ignore what all the gurus tell you about wealth equating to being a millionaire.   The key to becoming wealthy is to readjust your mental attitude and personal behaviors to match what your needs are.   For most people, understanding your needs is the first step towards wealth. The reason...

This blog came into existence after I spent time this January in a hospital holding vigil for my dad.   I’ve been struggling for the past three weeks to find the words to talk about how important it is to simplify your financial life and your work life so that you can focus on the...

No matter what self help books you read, success can only happen if you have the cooperation of one person: yourself. It often comes down to one thing:   You don’t really want to succeed, and you inadvertently sabotage your own efforts.   Liking yourself and who you are is critical...

One of the most valuable advice for women about financial security would be the phrase that was made popular by President Harry S. Truman, “The buck stops here”. Ladies, let’s be honest with ourselves; unless you plan on marrying rich, we’re ultimately responsible for...

Life is so complicated at times that adding finance and savings into the mix can be overwhelming.  I strive to continually simplify my life so that I can do things that I enjoy.  Even though I work in finance, budgeting is not something I enjoy doing or living with.  To deal with that mind...