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Thriving After 25 Years of Marriage

What are some of the issues with marriage and the ways to survive and thrive for so many years? My wife, Soni, and I just celebrated our 25th wedding anniversary.   Like most couples, we had plenty of ups and downs. At times, betting the…
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How to Avoid Marital Money Problems

  "Marry a man/woman more frugal then you," is great advice from one of my favorite books, The Millionaire Next Door Some guys will tell you, it's a lot easier said then done. For those guys that have married a frugal woman, money is usually…
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How Chasing Possessions is Dangerous to Your Wealth

The Big Lie is that creating a higher standard of living (over spending) leads to a higher quality of life. Having more money or nicer things allows you to pay for nicer things and borrow more money, but doesn't mean you will have a better…
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Stories About Dad

Father's Day is coming soon and I always have mixed feelings about it. When do men with kids stop thinking of Father's Day as a day to think about their own dad rather than being a dad?  I'm sure everybody's different, but I still haven't gotten…

My Mother, My Idol

I think many of us would agree that our mother is/was probably under appreciated, especially when we were young. The older I get, the more I love and value my mother. I'm fortunate that she is still with me and going strong.  I'm especially…
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What Matters Most

“I don’t really care” is my first response to many questions these days.  Like the book, “Don’t Sweat the Small Stuff”, right now, due to a medical issue in my family, almost everything seems like “small or unimportant stuff”. Why…
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Loving More Effectively

5 Love Languages is a "difference maker" book. Ever wonder why your spouse or child doesn’t appreciate it when you go out of your way to show your love to them? I just finished reading a terrific book that should be required reading…