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why we CAN teach money!

Tuesday, September 16th, 2008
Opinion, Stuff to Know | No Comments »

Today I was reading an article in Money Magazine that made me angry, it is titled:  WHY YOU CAN’T TEACH MONEY. 
A law professor , who specializes in financial products regulation (mortgages, securities, insurance, etc.) argues that trying to teach people how to manage money is a waste of time and money…she even implies that […]

$65 at the Pump

Tuesday, September 9th, 2008
Business Basics, Opinion | No Comments »

I’m with you, it’s emotionally frustrating to pay $65 to fill up my car.    But here again, look at the perspective…
·         15 gallons of gas @ $2.50 = $37.50 | Fill up 1x a week for 52 weeks = $1,950/year
·         15 gallons of gas @ $4.25 = $63.75 | Fill up 1x a week for […]

We’ve Been Here Before (a look at Gas Prices)

Tuesday, July 8th, 2008
Opinion, Spending | 1 Comment »

 I was born in 1975.  Now that I’m  a business owner, financial planner, and money coach  I find it interesting that not once have I heard my parents talk about gas  rationing in the70s, or how gas prices doubled, and interest rates were as high as 20% in the decade I was born.  History is […]

Gas Prices and Profit

Tuesday, June 17th, 2008
Opinion | No Comments »

So what in the world do gas prices have to do with profitability in your Direct Selling business?  Everything! 
   
Gas prices affect production at your Company’s manufacturing; gas prices affect how much it costs to deliver products to you so you can deliver them to your clients.   Gas prices affect how much it costs to pick […]