You Can't Build A Foundation On Lies.

If The Boss Is A Jerk, Get Over It. First Of All, Don't You Think There's A Good Chance That Your Boss's Boss Knows What's Going On? If So, Just Keep Your Head Down And Do The Work. Usually, If You Put In Maximum Effort And Produce Excellent Results, Someone In The Company Is Going To Take Notice. Either You Will Get Promoted Or Your Jerky Boss Will Get The Heave-ho. It Happens All The Time.

What Happens To Your Money Directly Affects The Quality Of Your Life -- Not Your Stockbroker's Life Or Your Banker's Life, But Your Life.

I Am A Big Believer That Orderliness Begets Wealth.

If You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement, You Take A Huge Financial Load Off Your Shoulders. You Also Become Eligible To Take Out A Reverse Mortgage Once You Turn 62.

Cash - In Savings Accounts, Short-term Cds Or Money Market Deposits - Is Great For An Emergency Fund. But To Fulfill A Long-term Investment Goal Like Funding Your Retirement, Consider Buying Stocks. The More Distant Your Financial Target, The Longer Inflation Will Gnaw At The Purchasing Power Of Your Money.