In my book, Wealth Virtues, I write a great deal on the value of understanding “wants” versus “needs.” That understanding is timeless, yet so many individuals and collectively, governments, fail at understanding this simple concept.
I present this writing from Benjamin Franklin, one of the great Founding Fathers of the United States, for 150 year old advice that is still relevant today.
Wealth Virtues Journal: July 5, 2010
Advice on Saving Money in Hard Times
Wealth Virtues Journal: May 26, 2010
CLEANLINESS: How Franklin’s 10th Virtue Helps to “Change” Your Financial Future
I use Franklin’s virtue of Cleanliness to make a point of how the practice of such virtues can lead to small gains. Small gains compounded lead to – larger gains.
Wealth Virtues Journal: November 16, 2009
Achieving Wealth Through the Practice of Humility
To look deeper on how wealth can be created through the use of Ben Franklin’s 13 Virtues, we look at the Virtue of Humility.
Achieving Wealth Through the Practice of Chastity
To look deeper on how wealth can be created through the use of Ben Franklin’s 13 Virtues, we look at the Virtue of Chastity.
Wealth Virtues Journal: November 13, 2009
Achieving Wealth Through the Practice of Tranquility
To look deeper on how wealth can be created through the use of Ben Franklin’s 13 Virtues, we look at the Virtue of Tranquility.
Achieving Wealth Through the Practice of Cleanliness
To look deeper on how wealth can be created through the use of Ben Franklin’s 13 Virtues, we look at the Virtue of Cleanliness.
