If having money guaranteed happiness, it’s obvious we wouldn’t see the epidemic of drug and alcohol abuse among rich and famous celebrities, and the wealthy wouldn’t have the same problems the rest of us do. But there must be a connection, right? Otherwise, why would people spend so much time and effort trying to acquire wealth? There is a connection–but it’s not how you’d think. Find out.
By now most of you have noticed the increasing price of gas and home heating oil to name a few, but are you thinking about the price of the euro versus the dollar? If not, I’m quite sure you are noticing it. Just take a look around your favorite wine shop or check out the wine list at your favorite restaurant. Anything seem different? Is the price of your favorite bottle of imported wine, a few bucks more this week? These tips from TheImproper.com’s Wine Observer can help you fight wine inflation.
Now that January is over, you may want to start getting your finances in order so that 2008 can be your best fiscal year ever. So in addition to eating healthier and exercising more, you should consider adding these 10 steps to your plans for ensuring better money management.
