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The Fiction of Failure
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 Tags: success, True Wealth, values
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The word “failure” typically brings to mind a very negative connotation.
However, consider failure within the context of the scientific method.
The scientific method describes a process in which one empirically tests
a specific hypothesis. If the hypothesis is not shown to be valid – in
other words, if
Success Defined
Wednesday, December 23rd, 2009 Tags: success, True Wealth, values
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People define success in many ways….career advancement,
financial success, and status and fame to name a few.
We define success in a less material and more encompassing
way – True Wealth. True Wealth means leading a happy,
fulfilling life in all its aspects. Can career accomplishments
be a component of
Wants vs. needs
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 Tags: needs, True Wealth, values, wants
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The holidays provide a good opportunity to reflect upon what matters
most in life. The cacophony of advertising at this time of year
highlights a fundamental concept behind Financial Literacy for Kids:
the concept of wants versus needs. Most adults understand this concept
but often lose sight of it
A time to give back
Wednesday, December 9th, 2009 Tags: compassion, True Wealth, values
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The holiday season also provides a good opportunity to remember those less fortunate. One of the core values for Financial Literacy for Kids is compassion. With the season of giving upon us, we hope you find it in your heart to donate to a charity
A Salute to Veterans
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 Tags: conscience, True Wealth, values
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Veteran’s Day is a great time to salute the men and women who have
served this country in the military. Those in the armed forces
endure many hardships so that the people of the United States
enjoy a lifestyle and freedom that many others do not. Members
of the
Contemplating Conscience
Wednesday, November 11th, 2009 Tags: conscience, True Wealth, values
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Conscience can be defined as a person’s inner sense of what is right
and wrong as it affects one’s thoughts and actions. Having a strong
conscience should lead to good decisions, though not always easy ones.
In fact, following your conscience can result in some of the toughest
decisions
Integrity in Action
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 Tags: integrity, values
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The topic of integrity brings to mind a leadership story shared by Roger
Looyenga, CEO of Auto-Owners Insurance, a Fortune 500 insurance company.
One of his company’s core values is honesty. During a seminar at which
he spoke, Looyenga relayed the story of an executive who made a
Focus on Integrity
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009 Tags: integrity, values
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The word integrity stems from the Latin adjective “integer”, which implies
a personal sense of “wholeness” deriving from honesty and consistency of
character. Antonyms for integrity include corruption, deceit, and dishonesty.
Most of us have experienced a co-worker who lacks integrity. Someone who
tries to get ahead by taking
How Much House Can I Afford?
Monday, October 12th, 2009 Posted in Blog | No Comments »
The sub-prime mortgage crisis and resulting increase in foreclosures has focused renewed attention on prudent home buying. Also, with the first-time home buyer’s credit available
until the end of the year, many prospective home buyers are in the market for their first home – and first
Financial Freedom – A Right and A Responsibility
Monday, October 12th, 2009 Posted in Blog | No Comments »
Freedom is a bedrock value in the United States. The country was founded on the principle of freedom of choice. That implies that you are free to choose what you want to do and how you want to live. It also means you are free
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