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... by Dr. Thrift | Aug 11, 2012 | Blog, General
I recently came across an online article that asked the question If your credit card could talk, what would it say? The author admitted he temporarily fell for a spoof that claimed Visa had introduced a new product called Visa Voice. He then runs with the theme to... by Dr. Thrift | Jul 26, 2012 | Blog, General
If I told you there is a way to use 2 cents to generate hundreds of dollars for yourself, you would jump at the opportunity to learn how it’s done. Well, stand up because it’s time to jump. You can convert 2 cents into hundreds by using a 2 cent item to help you not... by Dr. Thrift | Jul 12, 2012 | Blog, General
Recently, my wife finally read all of my earlier posts. I had been asking her for weeks what she thought. Her response was always the same, “I haven’t had a chance yet”. Hearing that she had finally read them, I was eager to hear what she had to say. After all, she... by Dr. Thrift | Jun 26, 2012 | Blog, General
Do you have a bottle of Canola oil in your pantry? If so, get it out and look at the fat content. Does it have fat? Mine does. Recently I picked up a can of non-stick cooking spray. This product supposedly provides a fat-free way to keep things from sticking to your...
