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Financial Advice from a Call Girl: How Great Sex Can Make You Rich

When people think about the best financial advice they have ever received, it usually comes from a family member, a close mentor or a financial guru. So it’s with a bit of embarrassment that I must admit that the best financial advice I ever received came from a call girl I slept with in my younger days. Even more surprising, it wasn’t intended...

I’ve never been much of a follower. Even as a youngster, I had to find my own way to do things, even if they didn’t measure up to what everyone else was doing. As a single parent for many years, I learned a few things the hard way. I learned not to follow common financial tips and that one size does not fit all. Here are a few things I do differently, they may or may not help you on your financial journey, but they will give you something to think about.

I don’t use coupons: I can’t...

You can control your financial destiny, live a good lifestyle, retire with security and grace -- even luxury -- if you make good decisions and avoid some of the mistakes your friends are making:

Plan for a good career. Don't just settle for whatever comes along. You have to make your own way. If you want financial success, you will have to take responsibility for preparing yourself to earn it through education, developing your skills and abilities, and improving your worth to an employer...