There is an investing adage: "You either learn a lesson or make a profit; never both". I have found this to be true for a better part of my investing years, but as I gain more experience, I am trying to reflect and learn lessons from all my trades - from both winners and losers.This bull market in stocks has been ongoing for a decade and most investors have forgotten what … [Read more...]
Why It’s So Important to Teach Your Kids About Money
The following is a guest post about teaching your kids about money. If interested in submitting a guest post please read my guest post policy and then contact me.Greetings, Modest Money readers! Jeremy has been kind enough to allow me to guest post today in order to share with you all about an exciting new e-book I’ve written called How to Teach Your Kids About Money. Up … [Read more...]
5 Money Lessons I Learnt From Not Going To Law School
The following is a guest post about money lessons. If interested in submitting a guest post, please read my blog's guest post policy and then contact me.In 2010, I was faced with one of the biggest decisions of my life. To pursue or not pursue a law degree; that was the question.The problem? I dreaded, feared and hated math. Back in elementary school, I had an encounter … [Read more...]
Top 10 Emotional Money Lessons to Improve Your Finances
The following is a guest post. If interested in submitting a guest post, please read my guest posting policy and then contact me.I know it can be hard to manage life’s finances, with all the random things that seem to always pop up unexpectedly. The Water heater suddenly breaks down or you go and buy something you really didn’t need, these mishaps will throw your monthly … [Read more...]
Money Memories – Canon Revel T4i DSLR Camera Giveaway
Sometimes the most powerful lessons come early on in life. Maybe it's because we are more impressionable at that age or maybe it's just because we look back fondly upon those times. Regardless of the reason, those lessons stick with us for the rest of our lives and often shape who we are and how we perceive things.Our early experiences with money are one of those things … [Read more...]
