Happy Independence Day!

We live in a great country that allows us to make money without limits. Happy Independence Day to you all!

How do you celebrate the 4th? I will be spending time with my family and eating hot dogs and hamburgers.

Go Green to Find Your Green ($)

No doubt that within the last week you have already had multiple conversations with people about the environment. Some probably think if we don’t stop the path that we are on as a human race, the world will be destroyed for our children. Others might think that global warming is made up by the politicians to lobby for money for various grants. No-matter what side of the fence you are on, taking a stance can help you to find your money maker.

Don’t let THE MAN Steal Your Money

Typically I try and stay away from things that take your money and focus only on the things that make you money.  However, it is important to have a foundation of good principles regarding general money matters.  This foundation is crucial in freeing up capital so that you can pursue the things that are your money makers without restrictions.

One of the best ways to keep your money in your pocket is to think of anyone and everyone as wanting to steal your money from you, aka the Man.  When you go to the grocery store, they want your money so they strategically place items along the isles to steal as much of your money as possible.  When you buy a new car, the dealership is designed to get you to bend over while they steal your money.  When you turn on your AC in the summer and your heater in the winter, living in comfort is a way for the utility companies to steal your money.  Every time your money exchanges hands, the government steals your money in the form of taxes.

By having the mindset that everyone is out to steal your money, you will quickly find ways to keep your money in your own pocket.  Maybe you’ll drive less because you don’t want the gas stations stealing your money. Maybe you’ll tell your friends that you would rather rent a movie then go to the movie theater.  Whatever it is that you decide to do that helps keep your money in your pocket, the more money you will have as capital when you need it.

So remember that everyone is out to steal your money. The question is, are you going to let them?

Health 101: Foods that Help You Stay Focused

I read an interesting article about foods that can help you to stay focused. The thing that really stuck out to me is that it’s not one single food that helps you to stay focused, it’s the full diet. Eating foods that keep your energy levels up, but not too high, can help you to have greater concentration and focus.

This is important to understand and I think most people do. However, oftentimes I think we wish there were a magic food or pill that we could take to give us all the nutrients we need. It just doesn’t exist.

One thing that the article points out is to stay away from foods that give you too big of a high like coffee and sodas. They give you a nice boost, but the low that comes after causes you to loose concentration.

Just like eating a diet full of good foods takes some time to implement, figuring out how to stay focused on your money maker is a lifestyle that has to be learned. If you cheat a little here and there on your money makers, the lows may be too much to recover from and you may end up losing focus on the things that make you money.

Who is the Big Dog Financial Guru?

I just want to do an impromptu poll.  Who is your favorite Financial Guru right now?  Is it Dave Ramsey?  Maybe it’s Suze Orman.  Maybe it’s someone I’ve never heard of. Maybe it’s no one.

Please post a comment and let us know who it is and why you like them.