How to Encourage Imagination in Children – Importance, Definition & Quotes + MORE

Happy Friday, y’all! Rescued this gem out of my spam emails this morning and thought it would make for some good thought over the weekend… Ended up being a pitch about a new book out there called “How Rich People Think,” and whether it’s good or not (I have no idea), the funny part is that it was published back in 2010!! 🙂 Why it’s getting promoted NOW I have no idea, haha, but it does look interesting nonetheless…

Many successful entrepreneurs, business owners, and world leaders have something in common. When asked how they achieved their success, they point to a role model they knew personally or were familiar with during their formative and most inspired years. The role model lived a life that seemed appealing to them…

A lot of people have – or would like to have – a side business to make some extra money. The prospect of turning it into a full-time venture is always there, but not everyone wants to quit their day job to become a full-time entrepreneur. If that’s what you want to do, what can you do to make your side business a success?
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Imagine, for a moment, that you’re standing in a store. You’re holding an item you want in your hand. As you look at that item, thoughts are running through your head.
Usually, you’ve already decided whether or not to buy the item. Usually, you’re just trying to reinforce the decision you’ve already essentially made…

No matter how tempting it is to speak ill of your old employer, don’t do it. Seldom is work a panacea of lollipops and fuzzy koalas. Not even the nicest, hardest working, and best performing worker can escape the barb wires of work politics. Why? Because even though you might be a good person, other people may hate you for your work flexible hours, your race, your sex, your compensation, your title, your looks, your age, your political stance, or even your religion…

This week the Financial Highway revealed How to Get Rid of Debt in 25 Steps.Sometimes it’s not debt that stops us but a rut, which is why Boomer and Echo want to show you How to Overcome Financial Inertia.The Canadian Couch Potato listed Two Ways to Measure an ETF’s Performance.  Are you using either?Estate planning can be tricky but Retire Happy broke down how to go about Estate Planning for the Family Farm…

Imagination is the ability to see “what can be” from “what is.” Galileo Galilei’s famous experiment of falling objects occurred in the laboratory of his mind, not from the balcony of the Tower of Pisa. Albert Einstein’s theory of general relativity was rooted in a thought experiment at age 16 where he imagined chasing a […

Lately the CFPB seems to be saying “I’ve  got your back” to college kids. Last month it began investigating how banks market to the group, and now it wants oversight of major private student lenders, according to the Associated Press.You can read CFPB director Richard Cordray’s full statement here, but here’s the gist…

You’re close enough to retirement that you’re already imagining days filled with golfing and grandchildren — but you’re not quite there yet. If you have about five more years before you want to retire, don’t assume that you’re done planning. There are several actions you can take now to make sure your transition to retirement goes smoothly, and that your retirement itself is enjoyable and stress-free:
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Do you want to earn the most credit card rewards possible, but are tired of trying to figure out which purchases are eligible to earn a bonus? Most reward credit cards offer 1% cash back on most purchases and a higher percent on select bonus categories…

Welcome to the weekly Friday giveaway roundup!
How was your week? I got some good news this week – After visiting with the Ear, Nose, and Throat doctor, I found out I may be able to avoid a second sinus surgery, which could potentially save me thousands of dollars. If you don’t know, I’ve been dealing with some major sinus issues the past year or so and it’s been quite a journey…

I’m personally a proponent of making teenagers authorized users on credit cards. My thinking is that it gives the parent the opportunity to teach their kids about managing credit while they’re at home and how to read a credit card statement (explain what the different interest rates mean, how fees are applied, etc…

Money can’t buy you love, but can it buy you happiness? In today’s edition, we take a look at the psychology of money. Some people think that if they just had “x” amount more money or if they were debt free or had a different job or were financially independent, then they would be happy…

Debt Movement Google Hangout: Mastering Your Credit

with Gerri Detweiler, Credit Expert
Jeff Rose: Hey, this is Jeff Rose from DebtMovement.com. Welcome again to another Google Hangout. This is, I believe, our fourth, maybe our fifth. We’ve been doing so many Hangouts I can’t keep track anymore…

For those of you in the Toronto area, Ed Rempel is offering a free seminar on Financial Planning on March 21, 2013 @ 7pm.  You can sign up here!
Bye bye Ally @ Canadian Money Forum
Less is More When it Comes to the CRA @ Blunt Bean Counter
Personal Finances for Couples @ Retire Happy Blog
Your Perceived Investment Risk Tolerance Profile @ Canadian Finance Blog
“Real Wealth is Built Through Innovation” @ Michael James on Money
Is a Home Security System Right for You? @ Sustainable Personal Finance
Are Air Miles Rewards a Good Deal? @ Balance Junkie
Personal Finance Stress Test @ My Own Advisor
Expenses to Consider when Selling your Home @ Young and Thrifty
In Defense of Pay Day Loans? @ Canadian Personal Finance Blog
The Best Personal Finance Tracking Software @ Money Smart Life
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Here we go with the first round of Free Money Finance March Money Madness (to follow all the action click on my March Money Madness category link and scroll down to read all the posts involved in this subject.) Today’s games are brought to you by the Citi ThankYou® Preferred Rewards Card which is currently offering 15,000 bonus ThankYou Points after you make $1,000 in purchases within the first 3 months after account opening—good for $150 in gift cards…