I make myself rich by making my wants few. Henry David Thoreau (1817-1862)
If Thoreau's statement is true, is the opposite true as well? Namely, can you make yourself poor by making your wants many? Is that why...
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Beth Carpenter
- Jul 5
- 2 min
Someone’s sitting in the shade today because someone planted a tree a long time ago. Warren Buffet
Over the last few decades, I have grown to love flower gardening. Something you realize if you spend a lot of time with flowers is that...
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Beth Carpenter
- Jun 28
- 2 min
Opportunity is missed by most people because it is dressed in overalls and looks like work.
Thomas Edison (1847-1931) Part of the current American dream has become the notion that it is possible to just stumble into wealth. I...
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Beth Carpenter
- May 25
- 2 min
Summer Vacation-Pack Smart & Spend Less
It’s the time of year many will embark on a summer vacation. According to news reports, the pent-up demand means good things for the...
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Beth Carpenter
- Apr 20
- 2 min
What is the origin of the term nest egg?
What is a nest egg? And why does having one improve your finances? Most of us have heard the term nest egg. But when you think about...
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Beth Carpenter
- Mar 20
- 2 min
March Madness - Does your bracket score mirror your finances?
So here we are in the middle of March Madness. What could that possibly have to do with money? Is this an article about sports betting?...
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Beth Carpenter
- Mar 15
- 2 min
Why do you need a Financial Coach?
Top three reasons why you need a financial coach Coaching is big business these days. Having a personal trainer became commonplace a...
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Beth Carpenter
- Feb 21
- 2 min
Is owning your home worth it?
Since I have lived in the Nashville, TN area on and off for most of my life, I am familiar with many of the fabulous lyrics of country...
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Beth Carpenter
- Feb 14
- 4 min
It's Tax Time!
Those are not words most people like to hear. However, some people love tax time because it is better than Christmas. It is the time...
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Beth Carpenter
- Jan 24
- 2 min
K-Cup or Starbucks? That is the question!
Presumably, you are making your coffee decision based on taste, but have you fully explored the cost? In the last thirty years, coffee...
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Beth Carpenter
- Jan 1
- 3 min
College Debt
Tricked into taking on debt? Have Americans been tricked into using college debt? It sounds crazy, but many individuals would say it...
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Beth Carpenter
- Jan 1
- 2 min
How much do I really make?
Breakdown my dollars! When I got my first job, I knew exactly how much I made an hour because they offered me $4.00 an hour. (I'm old!) ...
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Beth Carpenter
- Jan 1
- 2 min
Budgeting for Joy
You've probably heard of jumping for joy, but have you ever heard of budgeting for joy? My guess is probably not. In truth, budgeting...
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