A friend of mine recently mentioned that he’s saved over 6 figures in retirement funds. No, he wasn’t born into money. He wasn’t given a handout. He’s not part of the 1%. He’s not a lawyer or a doctor either. What he did is something any of us can do. He started saving early, even […]
How To Make Your Money Grow Part 1: Educate Yourself
May 2013 By 5 Comments
The founding principle behind All Things Finance is this: as a financial advisor JW recognized the financial illiteracy that is rampant in this country. Therefore the need for financial education is immediate. Not just for the novice, but even for someone who regards themselves as a seasoned investor. We like to grow—and want to. If […]
Black Friday Madness [Infographic]
November 2012 By Leave a Comment
Black Friday is a term used by retailers to describe the day that many of them enter the black on their balance sheets (as supposed to the red). Always the Friday after Thanksgiving, this has been the busiest shopping day of the year for at least a decade. Today’s infographic outlines some of the key […]
Don’t Pay Full Price For Anything
May 2012 By 12 Comments
No one should pay full price for anything these days. There are so many opportunities to save money on items ranging from real estate to dinner. I’ve used Excel to keep track of my monthly expenses for the last several years and recently, I noticed that I receive some kind of discount on every single […]
