First Day of Spring
Spring. It's on it's way. Yesterday morning it felt like it was here and then it cooled down. Today the sun peeked out a couple of times and I even had to put on the sunglasses driving. I'm sitting here reading the Sunday Chicago Tribune www.chicagotribune.com and listening to "smooth jazz" WNUA www.wnua.com. I just spent some time and went back and reviewed my blog. Next week will be my six-month 'blogiversary.' I can't believe it. I'm glad I started putting stuff here in my 'internet filing cabinet.' I actually look forward to it. Some days I don't know what I'm gonna post. I want it to be positive and things I wouldn't mind my family seeing. I've finally started giving out my blog address to a few select people. (You know who you are.)
I got away from keeping track of the books I've been reading. I just finished "The Richest Man In Babylon" by George S. Clason. It was recommended to me a long time ago. It suggests you live below your means and pay yourself first - 10% of everything you earn. It offers you an understanding of and a solution to your personal financial problems that will guide you throughout your life. I recommend it to anyone burdened by debt or unable to save. Luckily I have always been a good saver and have put 10% or more away for the future since I started working. The best thing ever offered by employers was the 401(k) plan. It allows you to have that '10%' taken out of your paycheck before you feel it and invest it. You'd be amazed at how you can survive and get by with 10% less. It's a philosophy that can really help a lot of people.
Yesterday I finished my online course for continuing education for my C.F.P. (Certified Financial Planner) My continuing education requirement is good now for another two years. I received my C.F.P. back in 1988. I had won a some money on the lottery and wanted to put it to good use so I invested it in myself. It took 6 courses followed by a three hour test over two years. When I finished I went to the graduation ceremony for the College of Financial Planning in Denver.
I got away from keeping track of the books I've been reading. I just finished "The Richest Man In Babylon" by George S. Clason. It was recommended to me a long time ago. It suggests you live below your means and pay yourself first - 10% of everything you earn. It offers you an understanding of and a solution to your personal financial problems that will guide you throughout your life. I recommend it to anyone burdened by debt or unable to save. Luckily I have always been a good saver and have put 10% or more away for the future since I started working. The best thing ever offered by employers was the 401(k) plan. It allows you to have that '10%' taken out of your paycheck before you feel it and invest it. You'd be amazed at how you can survive and get by with 10% less. It's a philosophy that can really help a lot of people.
Yesterday I finished my online course for continuing education for my C.F.P. (Certified Financial Planner) My continuing education requirement is good now for another two years. I received my C.F.P. back in 1988. I had won a some money on the lottery and wanted to put it to good use so I invested it in myself. It took 6 courses followed by a three hour test over two years. When I finished I went to the graduation ceremony for the College of Financial Planning in Denver.
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