Month: November 2007

By: Roshawn Watson Either consciously or subconsciously, we steer our financial lives. Throughout the day, we make a myriad of decisions that move us steps closer to success or mediocrity and financial struggle. For example, “Should I buy that suit today on credit or wait until I have the money?” “Should I start that business… Continue reading Taking Control of Your Financial Life

Earlier this week, I linked to the CNN Money article about two married doctors in residency who have a staggering $500,000 in student loan debt and on track to owe >$700K in student loans. I thought there were several things to pull from their story. For example, I really do not know if the decision… Continue reading Young doctors in $500K debt

By: Roshawn Watson In preparing to write my posts, I often come across noteworthy and sometimes bizarre financial and business news. Here are links to some of these sites. Enjoy! Young doctors in ~500K debt! Being in one of the most coveted careers comes with a very big price tag. Seven reasons why it is… Continue reading Uncommon Money News (vol. 4)

Season’s Greetings! Watson Inc is undergoing a few changes in the near future. First, there will be more regular posts (2-3 posts weekly). The goal is not to overwhelm anyone but to present interesting, fresh, and useful personal finance (PF) related content. Also, unmoderated comments will now be allowed. Please just be respectful and report… Continue reading Updates for Watson Inc

By: Roshawn Watson Happy Turkey Day! Thanks for visiting. In preparing to write my posts, I often come across interesting and sometimes bizarre financial and business news. Here are links to some of these sites. Enjoy! I thought this was a good article for anyone trying to squeeze extra money out of his or her… Continue reading Uncommon Money News (vol. 3)

By: Roshawn Watson For most, paying off debt is relatively simply but incredibly difficult and not fun, especially when the loans are large. One reason it is so difficult is because somehow we feel like since we made up our minds to pay off our loans, they should disappear immediately. Unfortunately, just like it took… Continue reading Four Ways to Stay Encouraged While Paying Debt

By: Roshawn Watson In preparing to write my posts, I often come across interesting and sometimes bizarre financial and business news. Here are links to some of these sites. Enjoy! “If I had a dollar for…” really cool illustration of how quickly things change! A very good cash flow illustration Oil company now worth $1… Continue reading Uncommon Money News (vol. 2)

By: Roshawn Watson Some people are dismissive when anyone starts talking or writing about inner ways to increase wealth. So often we want to focus on external (or mechanical) ways to increase net worth, such as budgeting, paying of debt, investing, saving, etc. Obviously, these are very important. Honestly, I too have been sorely disappointed… Continue reading What’s Your Financial Blueprint?

By: Roshawn WatsonIn preparing to write my posts, I often come across interesting and sometimes bizarre financial and business news. Here are links to some of these sites that made me laugh or otherwise give pause to contemplate the financial situations of others. Enjoy! Some have always claimed Google and Yahoo have diverging business models;… Continue reading Uncommon Money News (vol. 1)