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What in the World!?!
Hi, fellow bloggers and blog followers. Let me tell you a bit about myself first. I am a tax and small business consultant. I am self employed and have been since 1999. Right now, I am doing something I very rarely do. I am at a local laundromat. As I sat here, thinking of what to talk about, I watched and smiled as my feet, leg and laundry cart were assaulted by the kids here with mom, dad, grandparent or whomever. On comes my light bulb! I realize that the primary reason for our country’s economic woes is, are you ready? People are not and have never, for the large majority of the US population, been ‘taught’ about money and the responsibility that comes with it! How did this mess get so out of hand?! Here is my concern. If the grandparents were not taught, if the parents are not taught and the children (who are the future of this country) are not taught, what in the world can we possibly expect for our future!?! In school, children are taught how to read, write, do math (including count money), make bombs, dissect small animals, run for student council president and know north south east and west. However, when a child gets his or her very first paycheck, do they know that they too should have a budget? Are they saving for their futures? Here’s one, do their pay envelopes have instructions? Here is what I propose. Let’s make a committment to change this downward spiral in our communities! Stay tuned as we figure this out together! Ideas, suggestions, contacts? Email me at: jharmond@barmondenterprises.com |
Let's Talk Money
![]() It has been my personal and business experience that joint is absolutely the best option, bar none. It makes both partners equally responsible. The family that plans and saves together, stays together. As women, we must pass this on! Money and Finances are usually in the top 5 reasons cited for divorce. Often I hear 'I'm not good with money'. This actually strengthens my argument. The best way to improve at something is do it! Another of my favorite excuses is 'I don't understand that stuff". Again, the more we face off with something, the more comfortable we get and the more knowledgeable we get. Given all this, I've put together a short list of helpful money tips for women.
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