Are you tired of where you are financially? If so, stop worrying and start doing. The basic steps, ideas and techniques offered here are sure to help you change and improve your life for the better. He’s done it and now he’s here to help you send your financial problems on a permanent vacation! Welcome to the Thriving Financially with Dr. Thrift podcast.
A Letter To Mrs. Thrift (or anyone else who wants to read)
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...
What a 1/4 of a second can teach us about marketers
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...
Have you ever noticed how a monkey peels a banana?
Have you ever seen a monkey peel a banana? I had never considered the idea until a few months ago when a colleague of mine demonstrated a YouTube video he had recently seen. According to the video, monkeys peel bananas from the bottom and not from the stem. Obviously,...
Lessons From A Scotsman
My father-in-law was born and raised in Scotland where the virtue of thrift was developed. Today the Scottish people are known as some of the thriftiest people in the world. My father-in-law practices thrift better than anyone I know. He recently said, “Money is hard...
What do your possessions say about you?
I am the proud owner, of an iPhone. Many of you may own one as well and are probably thinking, “So what?” Let me begin by telling you why I am happy about mine. Is it because there is a lady that will always sound sweet when I ask it dumb questions? NO! It must be...
How to survive a fight with God
The best way to avoid getting punched is to avoid fights. If, however, you find yourself in a fight, the best thing to do is avoid getting hit. You could put your hands up, duck, or run. If that doesn’t work, perhaps you should try a different approach. Maybe you...