If you want to thrive in today's economy, you must challenge the status quo and get the financial education necessary to succeed.

The primary reason people seek job security is because that is what they are taught to seek, at home and at school..then with debt loads, they must cling even tighter to a job, or professional security, just to pay the bills.

The No.1 thing people can do to increase their wealth is to start a part-time business.

Often, the more money you make the more money you spend; that's why more money doesn't make you rich - assets make you rich.

People who lie to themselves about investing are the same as overweight people who blame their genes for their obesity.

Education is the foundation of success. Just as scholastic skills are vitally important, so are financial skills and communication skills.

Friends and family will tell you why your ideas won't work. Most are left-brained employees and specialists and NOT entrepreneurs.