An important aspect of productivity is the concept “Do It Now.” When one concludes that a particular thing should be done, the most cost-effective way to get it done is to do it now. But we often do not follow this ideal. Instead we procrastinate until not doing it becomes more painful than doing it. … Read more
Every week I find a few great articles I feel are especially valuable. Following are this week’s best. I hope you find them as useful as I did. This week’s favorites include an interview on my latest best-selling book, what gets taxed, date night ideas to keep the romance alive, keeping your retirement savings on … Read more
Merry Christmas to all you readers who make my writing efforts meaningful. Every time one of you writes to me saying an article or a book changed your life, you give me a great gift. I would love to give each of my readers a special gift. Continue reading to learn how to receive this … Read more
We are all likely to be faced with deciding what to do with a financial windfall, and for many of us it may happen several times. For some it will be a small windfall like getting a tax refund you weren’t expecting or a yearend bonus. For others it could be a big windfall like … Read more
As 2021 draws to a close, and we start thinking about beginning the new year with a fresh start, we think about making New Year’s resolutions. Although we plan to achieve these resolutions during the year, often by the end of January we have reverted back to our old ways. Resolutions long forgotten. But not … Read more
As 2020 draws to an end, it is time to close the year and give ourselves a fresh start. When a new year begins we make New Year’s resolutions that we plan to achieve during the year, but often by the end of January we have reverted back to our old ways. Resolutions long forgotten. … Read more
Each week I run into a few articles that I feel are especially valuable. Every Monday I would like to share some of the best with you, my readers. I hope you find them helpful. This week’s favorites include teaching kids to invest, budgeting myths that hurt your finances, seven daily habits that create wealth, … Read more
(Doximity recently published this article of mine on setting up a local mission clinic. It originally appeared here, but some of you are not on Doximity so, with Doximity’s permission, I have republished it on my site for your reading pleasure) Many physicians would like to use their skills on the mission field, but have a … Read more
Americans do a lot of gift giving, especially at Christmas time. The majority of the gift giving is between friends and family. Too often the gifts end up in the garbage or in storage after a few months. Occasionally, there is a gift that really makes an impact. I want to tell you about one … Read more
Christmas is coming soon. Many people will be haunted by the presents they give for several months afterwards in the form of credit card bills. It is amazing how much money we Americans spend on Christmas. Many whole industries thrive on the revenue from Christmas sales. There is no reason for you to go into … Read more
