Graduating from college is a momentous occasion. It is also a scary time because you will leave the cocoon where you have spent your whole life and be thrust into the real world. It can be a dark and scary place that is ready to spit out the young and the naive. Sadly, the youth… Continue Reading
Five Money Mistakes to Avoid
A recent article in the Wall Street Journal listed five of the worst money moves you can make. Below I’v e listed each of the five items along with a few thoughts of my own. Reaching for Yield We all want to put our money to work for us so it can grow. But with… Continue Reading
Wealthy Turtle is a Year Old!
That’s right…one year ago today I published the very first post on Wealthy Turtle. Back then it was hard to believe I’d still be here after a year. Those early day where frustrating…it’s not easy to pour your heart and soul into a blog that is only being read by about 5 people! But that’s… Continue Reading
Car Buying Tips and Tricks
When I bought my first new car, I was just out of college and felt flush with cash. I had just started working full time and I was enjoying my new salary. I couldn’t be bothered trying to sell my used car, so after donating the old clunker to charity, I confidently strolled into the Volkswagen… Continue Reading
6 Factors That Can Make You Wealthy
The strategies and ideas presented here are not intended to make the wealthy wealthier, although they may. Rather, the intent is to offer strategies and concepts for the average wage earner. Don’t Be the Soviet Union During the Cold War, the United States was at the apex of its economic power. This economic power, this… Continue Reading
Who Needs Toys and Clothes? Give a Child the Gift of an Investment
If you’re a parent of young kids, do your children have one designated play area where all their toys are stored, or do you have toys in several different places in the house? I’m guessing it is the latter. We have 3 kids ranging in age from 8 to 2, and they have toys all… Continue Reading
The Difference Between Income and Wealth
Increasing your income is great. But in order to build true wealth you need to use that income to acquire assets than increase your net worth. Do you ever feel like you just can’t get ahead? You want to start putting money away and investing for your future but there never seems to be anything… Continue Reading
Great Reads You May Have Missed
It hasn’t been a productive time for me as I’ve been home sick with both strep throat and the flu. I spent several days glued to the couch watching Scooby Doo re-runs with my son and I just didn’t care much about anything other than getting some rest. Of course every cloud has a silver… Continue Reading
How to Avoid Feeling Isolated and Lonely When Working from Home
Many people dream of a day when they can work for themselves and do that work from home. If you’re a parent who wants to combine both caring for your child and having a career, working from home may seem to be the best of both worlds, even if you do have to juggle finding… Continue Reading
Is the Costco Membership Fee a Bargain or a Scam?
Is the Costco Membership Fee Worth It? Looking for a conversation starter for your next dinner party or family function? Just ask everyone what they think of the Costco membership fee and then sit back and enjoy the show! You might think I’m joking, but I’ve witnessed several arguments (both online and off) about Costco… Continue Reading
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