This week’s Fun Friday topic here on the B5 Business Channel is this:
“Running is a big question mark that’s there each and every day. It asks you, ‘Are you going to be a wimp or are you going to be strong today?’” – Peter Maher
Okay…I hate running. So I’m probably a wimp. But I do know a little bit about making myself do things I dislike. Exercise is good for me, and even though I don’t enjoy it, I do it. (But I do something other than running.)
Being in good financial shape can sometimes feel like doing exercises I …read more

One thing that always amazed me when I played sports (swimming and tennis) was how practice and taking care of myself helped a lot. I could feel the difference if I didn’t eat right the day before a swim meet, or if I had neglected to exercise in the days prior to a tennis match.
The same concept holds true in personal finance as well. You need to practice good finance habits (paying off credit cards ASAP, avoiding a great deal of debt, disciplined saving and investing) as well as take care of your financial health regularly.
The same discipline that had …read more