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What You May Not Be Getting From Bank Financial Advisors

Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 14:24:37 +0000

Finding a financial advisor that you respect and trust is not always an easy task. And considering the fact that you are entrusting this advisor with your hard-earned dough, it is not a decision you want to make in a hurry or without all the information.

What You May Not Be Getting From Bank Financial Advisors

How to Unleash Money Smart Kidpreneur Creativity?

Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 04:13:48 +0000

Does your child have non-traditional pursuits of interest? It doesn't have to be odd interest like collecting all those single socks that come up missing in the laundry for some unknown ongoing school project. His thing could be something you don't have an interest in, nor, do you believe it's worth sacrificing for, like editing digital photography or developing gaming programs.

How to Unleash Money Smart Kidpreneur Creativity?

You Don’t Need More Money – You Need Better Tools

Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 16:26:02 +0000

Financial freedom is not about making more money; it is about getting control of the money you are bringing home today. Too many of us focus our attention on earning more money, getting a raise or a better job. Just as many consumers blame their debt levels on low wages or a dead-end job. Don't blame the job and don't blame the money. When you look inside, you'll find where to put the blame.

You Don’t Need More Money – You Need Better Tools

Aligning Beliefs With Investment Strategy

Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 13:07:40 +0000

Although discussing investment strategy is a little like discussing religion, I thoroughly enjoy an honest debate on different investment strategies. One thing I've noticed, however, is that many people do not first examine their own beliefs about market behavior and investment philosophy before developing an investment strategy, which can lead to inconsistencies between beliefs and behavior. Here are seven questions that should be wrestled with and resolved before developing an investment strategy.

Aligning Beliefs With Investment Strategy

3 Steps to Building Money Smart Kid Character

Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula — Sat, 08 May 2010 06:00:47 +0000

One of the first things you can do to help your children learn about making money is to model for them how to make a difference, says Twitter friend Dave AndersonIn (@DaveAndersonIn). You ask, "How does that help my child to learn about making money?" It's simple, teaching by example to make a difference, starting in areas that interest you most, sets an important standard in your child's character for learning how to add value to products and services. And that equals big pay offs.

3 Steps to Building Money Smart Kid Character

What Goes Up Doesn’t Have to Come Down

Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula — Fri, 07 May 2010 06:00:04 +0000

I sure hope that the current success of the Dow Jones Index, S&P 500 Index and other stock market indicators do not fool anybody in thinking that we are out of the woods, yet. I am looking forward to us all getting back on the good foot, but let us not forget what we have all learned from hindsight. Here is a great guest post from Yolander Prinzel while she uses one of our YouTube videos to help illustrate.

What Goes Up Doesn’t Have to Come Down

Should You Be Out of Debt Before Starting a Business?

Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula — Mon, 05 Apr 2010 18:50:11 +0000

Guest blogger, Dorethia I am asked this question quite a bit. Many people have entrepreneurial dreams, but aren't sure how this fits in with getting their personal finances in order. The answer is NO, you do not have to be out of debt to start your business. (As a side, no you do not have to be out of debt before you get married either. I get this one a lot too!) Anyway, moving right along, here are a few financial things to consider before you jump into the world of being your own boss....

Should You Be Out of Debt Before Starting a Business?

What Are the Dangers When I Inherited an IRA?

Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 16:03:54 +0000

t seems a trustee had come across an inherited IRA and felt it didn't meet the technical definition of an IRA for bankruptcy exemption purposes. Since the bankruptcy trustee didn't believe the inherited IRA met the definition of an IRA for exempt asset purposes, the trustee is now filing a motion to take the inherited IRA away from the debtor.

What Are the Dangers When I Inherited an IRA?

3 Things Popcorn Can Teach Us About Managing Our Mortgage

Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula — Fri, 05 Mar 2010 13:45:28 +0000

The Academy Awards are almost here. There aren't many things that symbolize America more than popcorn and a movie. Just like becoming an over-night star and winning an Oscar, home ownership is the essence of the American Dream. Yet, once we actually "make it" it isn't always what it's cracked up to be. Like the movie star who seemingly has everything but still isn't happy, many homeowners view their mortgage as a burden they can't wait to get rid of. But is there something we're overlooking when it pertains to our mortgage?

3 Things Popcorn Can Teach Us About Managing Our Mortgage

GUEST POST: Why You Can’t Afford Not to Invest in your Health

Money Smart Guy - Matthew Sapaula — Wed, 24 Feb 2010 21:41:08 +0000

Many of us try and try again to improve our health. We try to eat healthier, exercise regularly, or commit to healthy living and only a small percentage succeed.

GUEST POST: Why You Can’t Afford Not to Invest in your Health