Have you set specific goals for yourself? My goal this weekend is to watch a little golf as this weekend marks one of the four greatest golf events of the year – major tournament weekend – and specifically, US Open weekend. While some may disagree (and others may not care), I say that the US […]
Save Thousands More by Changing Your Focus
Like a good Financial Slacker, you are diligently tracking your expenses with Personal Capital. But even so, you don’t seem to be saving much money. Maybe that’s because you are focused on the wrong things. Save thousands more by focusing on the right things. While it’s easy to see savings opportunities in all those small […]
Personal Finance Articles You Must Read
Since I started writing for Financial Slacker, I have discovered one of the hidden benefits of building your own site is the research you do reading and commenting on other personal finance articles. I regularly read about 40 different sites and have another 40 or more that I read when I can. And it seems […]
Confidence Can Be Learned
With the recent passing of boxing legend Muhammad Ali, I have immersed myself in the deluge of media coverage from his life. It’s fascinating to watch clips from the 1960’s and 1970’s when Ali was in his prime as a fighter. He brought a self-confidence to the media never before seen, characterized by a commanding stage presence, a quick […]
Frugal or Cheap?
Are you frugal or cheap? Being frugal is a way of life. It is a choice for those of us who focus on conspicuous consumption rather than indiscriminate spending. But while the goal of both frugal behavior and cheap behavior is to save money, the difference stops there. While the frugal favor value, the cheap are solely […]
Employment Growth Rate Declining
I believe that the health of an economy is reflected in the employment growth rate of that economy. When demand for products and services increases, companies hire employees to meet that growing demand. When the reverse happens, companies slow down their hiring and maybe even lay off employees. Earlier today, the US Bureau of Labor […]
