This is the fourth in a series I am doing on themes that I teach. The idea is to get you to think about how you might apply these themes to your life

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This week I continue explaining the themes that I teach my students. This covers the third on the list which is the need for us to build our asset column.

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In this installment, I cover the second theme that I share with my students which is to have a plan for everything.

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I discuss how being average financially isn't a goal that many Americans should strive for as average has moved away from what made the middle class great.

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In this installment, I share nine major themes that I teach my students each semester while they take a mandatory personal finance course.

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This installment was inspired by a post that Cliff Ravenscraft make to Facebook promoting a recent episode of his Pursuing a Balanced Life podcast.

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In this installment, I encourage you to ask yourself if any decision is wasting either your time, your talents, or your financial resources.

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In this installment I discuss the reasons why we spend money including the Keeping up with the Joneses mentality. Who are the Jones?

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This episode begins with a review of what I have discussed the past 6 weeks. I then talk about the importance of saving starting right now.

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Today I help you understand the value of using positive thoughts in conjunction with your goals to help your mind believe you can achieve those goals.

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