real financial resolutions for 2020
In order to make improvements to our financial positions, it's necessary to sometimes take a step back and understand where we should be...
what leasing a car really costs
The average monthly lease payment in 2019 is about $450 per month for a three year lease.This is less than the $554 per month that is...
where does financial illiteracy end and personal responsibility begin?
Personal debt burdens are at record highs and have become a major focal point of businesses and governments. Debt has become such a major...
summer vacation for the wealth builder
The warm weather makes summer the best time to head to a beach destination, pool or other outdoor activity. At 8th Great Wonder we know...
the real difference between rich and poor
What makes the rich rich and the poor poor? If we took a poll to find the answer, I'm sure the responses would go something like this; -...
the true value of money
There's a concept familiar to many in the personal finance community that allows us to find the real cost of any purchase. It's the idea...
accepting debt
Why do so many people struggle financially? In the wealthiest country in the world, the vast majority of people, including most of the...
creating a wealth mindset
A large part of building wealth is seeing things through a different lens than the world around you. Whether it's income, a material...
one sacrifice to a lifetime of wealth
Are you just starting your career? You've probably spent four years and a lot of money earning a degree that will earn you money over the...
putting the wind at your back
People work hard. Very hard. It doesn't matter if someone sweeps floors, cleans toilets or is a brain surgeon. Talk to anyone about their...
