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Happy Holidays! Is this a great time of year or what? We hope you and all of our Dolans.com members are having as wonderful a holiday as we are… full of family, fun, and of course, food (Ken’s favorite part!) For us, the day after Christmas is a day to relax. That's definitely not the case with most people, as the malls and stores are jam-packed with folks returning that purple polka-dot sweater from Aunt Martha. It's also a day for folks to look back at all the cash they just spent and realize, "Ugh, I need more money." Well, guess what? You can find more money, and you don't even need a pay raise to do it! Increasing your wealth is easier than you may think, and you don't have to resort to fancy gimmicks. Let us get you started right now with 5 Smart Money Moves that will reap benefits all year long. How? By helping you find and save money in places you may not have thought of. Not only will you see immediate results to help your cash flow in the New Year, but you'll also enjoy a fatter wallet for the next holiday shopping season! Now, who wouldn’t want that a year from now? Click here now to learn our simple steps for how you can be richer this time next year!
If you have children or grandchildren, we’re sure many of you are still feeling the effects of a frenzied, wrapping paper-filled day. There's nothing better than watching the faces of kids as they open their presents, eyes wide with excitement. Unfortunately, your eyes may be wide open as well, but with more of that deer-in-the-headlights look as your bank account needs to recover for the next few months, too! Kids may covet that $200 cell phone or the newest video game system ($300!), and we understand that. It's part of being a kid! But here's another gift that you can give your children. They won't ask for it, but it's one of the most important gifts you have to offer. We're talking about teaching your children and grandchildren to be money smart. Boy, do we wish someone had done that for us! We couldn't even begin to count the number of people who have called us on our national radio show with money problems that could have been avoided had someone shown them the “basics” early on. We believe it’s never too early to teach kids about money! The schools do a lousy job of it, so it's up to all of us to create a generation of money-smart kids. Get started now with our 5-step plan to bringing up money-savvy kids at any age.
I have loved checking out all your suggestions and found some books I can't wait to read myself. Here are four of your top recommendations: Water for Elephants, by Sara Gruen For the full list, click here and check out my thoughts on all your picks, as well as a couple of my own recommendations! Sincerely,
P.S. In just a few short days, we'll be ringing in a new year! As you get ready to watch the ball drop, you may be thinking about resolutions for 2008. Well, keep an eye out for next week’s Smart Money Moves because we’re right there with you! Whether it’s reducing debt, saving for retirement, or getting bigger gains on investments, we have you covered with the latest strategies and advice on how you can make your financial dreams come true next year. In the meantime, be sure to check back often at Dolans.com. We’re constantly adding new goodies! |
