by Dr. Thrift | Nov 28, 2012 | Blog, General
As I sit down at my computer this morning ready to teach you a simple method to help you save up for a purchase, I feel the necessity to abandon that lesson until my next post in favor of writing some thoughts about the latest craze. As I sit here, lottery fever is... by Dr. Thrift | Nov 24, 2012 | Blog, General
It’s Saturday morning and I am sitting here watching ESPN College Gameday and getting ready to spend the day watching college football. I have enjoyed the time off from work the past few days and really enjoyed the time I got to spend with family over the break. As I... by Dr. Thrift | Nov 18, 2012 | Blog, General, Speaking
I would like to thank everyone who showed up at Crossview Community Church in Rockmart, GA tonight to hear me speak on having a resolution to avoid debt this upcoming Christmas season. I met several wonderful people and would like to thank Pastor Danny Echols for his... by Dr. Thrift | Nov 16, 2012 | Blog, General, Media
One of the fundamental concepts in a personal finance course is the power of compound interest. Einstein labeled it the 8th wonder of the world. Interest on the surface is a simple concept. I borrow money, I pay the lender the money back and some interest. If I loan... by Dr. Thrift | Nov 11, 2012 | Blog, General, Speaking
It’s been a while. I have been busy with my normal job, learning the banjo, trying to learn to sing, and giving speeches at my Cobb Communicators Toastmasters meetings. I have also been busy working on some additional items that will debut on the website in the next...