Because making smart choices about your money impacts the quality of your life, we send our clients and friends a monthly newsletter with articles that we hope will make a difference in their lives. This month’s articles are:

Physical Health - The Benefits of Fitness Training & Exercise by Ken Snow, C.S.C.S. a>

Relationship Health – Communication & Friendship by Don McKay

Inner Health – Five Ways to Strengthen Your Personal Foundation by Joeann Fossland

Career Health – Ten Gorilla Small Talk Techniques by Nicki Weiss

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Values Based Financial Planning: The Art of Creating an Inspiring Financial Strategy by Bill Bachrach

“Finally, a book about personal finances that focuses on awareness of and making choices around your values. Bill Bachrach knows that understanding your own value system is the best way to decide what matters most to you, set your priorities, and accomplish your financial goals. You will find a wealth of knowledge in this easy-to-read and simple-to-implement guidebook for taking control of your financial life and accomplishing what’s most important to you and your family.”

I Know I Should Exercise, But…7 Steps to Removing your “But” From Exercise by Joe Sweeney

To permanently remove fat and inches from your body, you must remove your excuses from exercise. I KNOW I SHOULD EXERCISE, BUT shows people how to start exercising with ease, how to stay motivated and how to fit exercise into a busy schedule. A simple, straightforward, practical and humorous book. Loaded with tips, quotes and anecdotes, it is the perfect prescription for the inactive person with little time or incentive.

Eat That Frog!: 21 Great Ways to Stop Procrastinating and Get More Done in Less Time by Brian Tracy

A comprehensive guide to stopping the habits that lead to procrastination, with 21 easy steps. Helps readers determine overall goals and objectives, then provides the tools to master each of the 21 presented techniques for becoming a more productive person. Shows how to zero in on the details that really matter in life. DLC: Procrastination.

Below are links to several sites that I find useful or fun.

Financial Sites

SavingsBonds.gov

US Treasury site on Savings Bonds. You can even purchase bonds online.

Saving for College

A very comprehensive site for state sponsored college savings plans.

Diehards.org

For those people who prefer to do it themselves, a very good place to start.

Fun Sites

Half.com

An online marketplace to buy and sell used items (like books, CD’s, Video’s, DVD’s, etc.). There are good bargains to be had, and a place to sell those used CD’s and books that are cluttering up your shelves.

Dr. Ann Weeks

“Remember, take what you do seriously but take yourself lightly...especially at work!” Dr. Ann Weeks. Humor in your life is important. Dr. Weeks is a therapist and public speaker who focuses on healing through humor (even during times when there seems to be nothing humorous). Go to the “Freebies” section and sign up for her free weekly e-mail “Weeks of Fun”.

Ideal Life

Stacey Vicari, the owner of Ideal Life, helps people put all the pieces of their personal life together through personal coaching.

Thrift Store Art

Maintained by my long-time friend, Paul Belker, this site is the most comprehensive gallery of Thrift Store Art that I have ever encountered (not that I’ve looked too hard, though). It’s amazing what can be found floating around at yard sales and thrift stores

The Dilbert Zone

Calvin & Hobbes

Two of my all-time favorite comic strips.