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Conspicuous Consumption

Welcome Back Young Friends, Today’s letter is inspired by a message that someone sent me at the beginning of the year. On the surface, the message was about Birkin bags. But at the root, the message was about conspicuous consumption. In case you don’t know what a Birkin bag is, it’s a handbag. These bags […]

Becoming a Millionaire by Starting In My 20’s 

Dear In-Your-20s-&-Wondering-How-To-Become-a-Millionaire, I often get asked questions such as, “How do I go about becoming a millionaire by starting in my 20’s?” I love this question because I like that the young person is thinking about building wealth. Sadly, so many young people are distracted by the glitz and commercialism that is ubiquitous on social media […]

The Best Ever Birthday Gift to Buy Yourself

Dear Favorite Ones, First, as always I hope that you are feeling healthy and happy. Did you know that July through October tend to be the most popular months for birthdays in the United States? In fact, August is said to be the most popular month for birthdays, which apparently is tied to the festive […]

What is a Bond? Rich Mom Answers

Today’s financial literacy discussion focuses on bonds.  Did you know that lots of people who own stocks, don’t own any bonds? In fact, some don’t even know what they are.  But, owning bonds in your portfolio can be a very good idea.  Have you ever bought a bond? Yes? No?  If you have, what type […]

What Are the Major U.S. Indexes? Rich Mom Answers

Hey! Welcome to the Rich Mom, Poor Kid blog! This is a blog that hopes to encourage those 30 and under (or anyone just beginning their path to financial literacy) to take steps to move toward healthier, wealthier lives of more freedom. Part of financial literacy includes understanding the concepts and vocabulary of finance. The […]

Top 13 Things To Remember About Budgeting

Dear Budget-Seeker, Steve works as a computer programmer. While doing this , he makes approximately $80,000 a year.  Every couple of months, Steve looks at his bank account and bills online and is concerned that his minimum payments due on his credit cards are getting larger. Also, he has noticed that the amount that he […]