When we begin teaching them at an early age, for the most part, it becomes routine. Kinda like brushing their teeth or combing their hair or getting dressed before they leave the house (check out ‘Does Making Your Bed Everyday Set You Up For Success?).

What I learned in 3 years as a blogger. Sometimes I look back and think wow…time sure has flown by. And then I think about my days and think…Jane, you have worked an average of 8+ hours a day for the past 3 years! And you are supposed to be retired! Why? Well…let me tell […]

Learn about IRAs. Let’s face it. Getting older is an honor (because not everyone does get old). And with that honor comes responsibilities. One of those responsibilities is saving enough money to live on when you have no income. So that you are not a burden to your children or the government. AND, so that […]

Can’t vs won’t How many times have you said to yourself..I can’t do that. I can’t knit. I can’t budget. I can’t exercise. I can’t drive very well. I can’t lose weight. Maybe you even say: I can’t knit because…(add your reason). I can’t budget because… I can’t drive very well because….. So your cant’s […]

As I was thinking about the birth of Jesus I envisioned peace and quiet. A moment of serenity because our savior was born. Mary having an opportunity…

Create financial independence. Let me ask you…Wouldn’t it be wonderful if… You could quit your day job at the age of 30, 40 or 50 and do something that you love instead?  You had saved enough money to comfortably live on for the rest of your life without worry? You could leave behind a financial […]