Every year at about this time, I break down, weak in the knees for fake trees, cheesy Christmas decorations and ample holiday cheer. Like about 40 million other people on the planet.
This year, though, I have to admit that I have a bit of spring fever when it comes to my upcoming vacation, which includes sitting around and a whole lot of nothing. That makes work a bit painful, and this week one of the slowest I can remember.
Anyway, one of the things I do each year is look at my finances and where I stand with my debt. One of the things I'm still paying on is my college loans. I only have one of my student loans left to pay off, since I had a student loan consolidation several years back.
More fun includes finding a fixed rate mortgage loan to replace my adjustable rate mortgage which is set to increase by several hundred dollars in January.
I guess it's just my mortgage company's way of saying "Merry Christmas" to themselves.
Showing posts with label money. Show all posts
Showing posts with label money. Show all posts
Saturday, December 19, 2015
Friday, February 20, 2015
$50K in 2 days: figure the odds
How'd you like to make twice the median salary of an American in just two days?
It can be done. What's interesting is HOW it happened in this story.
This airline pilot didn't have anything particularly special going for him that I'm aware of. He wasn't involved in network marketing, didn't play the stock market, and it had nothing to do with gambling in the futures or options markets, or any other crazy scheme or idea.
The key component here is LUCK. You see, Mr. Raymond Snouffer Jr. won the lottery. Twice. Two days in a row. According to lottery officials, the odds of that happening were "incalcuable." I'd say.
Congratulations, Mr. Snouffer! We don't know how you pulled it off.
I guess this remarkable feat just goes to show you that no matter what your situation, you can always have hope in the miraculous and get it.
Now, I'm not advocating that everyone invest their life savings in the "big one" (lottery that is) and hope that they will somehow make millions.
I'm simply pointing out that whatever your dreams and desires are , however unlikely it may seem that you will achieve them, move forward with hope and faith. Someday, you will see them fulfilled. As with the man who won the lottery two days in a row, stranger things have happened!
I found this story, "‘Virtually incalculable’ odds: Minnesota man wins $25,000 lottery two days in a row," on the MSNBC site, www.msnbc.com.
It can be done. What's interesting is HOW it happened in this story.
This airline pilot didn't have anything particularly special going for him that I'm aware of. He wasn't involved in network marketing, didn't play the stock market, and it had nothing to do with gambling in the futures or options markets, or any other crazy scheme or idea.
The key component here is LUCK. You see, Mr. Raymond Snouffer Jr. won the lottery. Twice. Two days in a row. According to lottery officials, the odds of that happening were "incalcuable." I'd say.
Congratulations, Mr. Snouffer! We don't know how you pulled it off.
I guess this remarkable feat just goes to show you that no matter what your situation, you can always have hope in the miraculous and get it.
Now, I'm not advocating that everyone invest their life savings in the "big one" (lottery that is) and hope that they will somehow make millions.
I'm simply pointing out that whatever your dreams and desires are , however unlikely it may seem that you will achieve them, move forward with hope and faith. Someday, you will see them fulfilled. As with the man who won the lottery two days in a row, stranger things have happened!
I found this story, "‘Virtually incalculable’ odds: Minnesota man wins $25,000 lottery two days in a row," on the MSNBC site, www.msnbc.com.
Sunday, February 1, 2015
$75,000 a Minute? I'd Say You're Doing Well
Earlier today I came across this article on CNNmoney.com.
Earning $75,000 a minute f just seems plain wrong. Or maybe unfair. Perhaps something I'd like to do--tomorrow maybe. And no, it's not The Donald. But if I was making that much, I think I'd be set for life--at least for the next several months or so.
Who's making that kind of bank? The billion dollar Exxon Corp. Apparently, they set the record for U.S. corporations last year. Incredible!
But really, how much money does any one person need? Though money doesn't buy happiness, it certainly helps for living life right.
I found this other article on the www.secretsofsuccess.com website the other day. I hesitated to share it only because it gives quite a different perspective on money than I'm used to. But with an open mind I read on. Of particular interest was the 5 tips the author had on distributing your wealth.
Check it out, you might learn something. I know I did.
Earning $75,000 a minute f just seems plain wrong. Or maybe unfair. Perhaps something I'd like to do--tomorrow maybe. And no, it's not The Donald. But if I was making that much, I think I'd be set for life--at least for the next several months or so.
Who's making that kind of bank? The billion dollar Exxon Corp. Apparently, they set the record for U.S. corporations last year. Incredible!
But really, how much money does any one person need? Though money doesn't buy happiness, it certainly helps for living life right.
I found this other article on the www.secretsofsuccess.com website the other day. I hesitated to share it only because it gives quite a different perspective on money than I'm used to. But with an open mind I read on. Of particular interest was the 5 tips the author had on distributing your wealth.
Check it out, you might learn something. I know I did.
Sunday, January 11, 2015
I'm Better Than You (according to who?)
Ok, I only sorta believe that. Before you shut me down, let me explain.
I know this is deep, but hang with me.
I would hope that my friend is better than me in certain areas, like his job. If he wasn't, then either I or someone else would have it, right? The same is true of me with what I do. In essence, we have all been given certain gifts, skills and abilities. Things we do naturally, with little effort, that we could almost do in our sleep.
I would offer, then, that we are all "better" or uniquely gifted (whatever) than others in this respect.
Many people receive acclaim or monetary rewards for effectively utilizing their gifts and doing what they do naturally. This is the fruit of their efforts and indicates how well they have used what they have.
I would say that we are successful when we are doing what we love to do while being who we are created to be. What do you think?
Case in point: Mother Theresa. She lived in abject poverty serving others. She adhered to the religious belief that "putting others before yourself" (or being last--allowing others to be 'better' than you) was a good thing.
Was she successful? Are others better than her? Are you? What say you, BetterMeister?
- Should we take our cues about who we are from other people or their opinions?
- If someone makes more money or is more gifted in an area, is that person really "better than us"?
- What indicates that we are a successful?
I know this is deep, but hang with me.
I would hope that my friend is better than me in certain areas, like his job. If he wasn't, then either I or someone else would have it, right? The same is true of me with what I do. In essence, we have all been given certain gifts, skills and abilities. Things we do naturally, with little effort, that we could almost do in our sleep.
I would offer, then, that we are all "better" or uniquely gifted (whatever) than others in this respect.
Many people receive acclaim or monetary rewards for effectively utilizing their gifts and doing what they do naturally. This is the fruit of their efforts and indicates how well they have used what they have.
I would say that we are successful when we are doing what we love to do while being who we are created to be. What do you think?
Case in point: Mother Theresa. She lived in abject poverty serving others. She adhered to the religious belief that "putting others before yourself" (or being last--allowing others to be 'better' than you) was a good thing.
Was she successful? Are others better than her? Are you? What say you, BetterMeister?
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