Learn from Sharon

Share Your Financial Story

Learning is a communal and societal process. We are each smarter because of the collective knowledge passed down and stored from generation to generation. We seem to often blunder upon …

Publisher’s Weekly Review of Outwitting the Devil

In case you haven’t heard the rumor mill yet, I’m proud to be a part of a new book written by Napoleon Hill, and being released today over 70 years …

Give Back to Receive

Giving back to your community or those abroad is a rewarding experience. Whether it’s from your wallet, your time or your personality, giving back to others is an important part …

Perform a Personal Audit

Taking a personal review, or personal audit, of your own finances is no easy task but well worth it in the end. A personal audit allows you the chance to …

Make Money With Your Hobbies

Turning a hobby into a money maker is a great way to start generating a little extra income while having fun! Whether it’s painting, bead-making, photography or one of thousands …

Create Financial Games and Challenges

One of the best ways to learn is to involve all your problem solving and naturally competitive skills by turning anything into a game. That especially goes for financial education! …

Reduce Spending While Expanding Quality Time

When you take the time to separate your wants from needs, you’d be surprised how many little extras you’re spending your hard earned money on, for not a lot of …

ThriveTime for Adults Beta Test in Scottsdale

If you’re in Scottsdale this April 12, you’re happily invited to the first ThriveTime for Adults beta game test! You could be one of the first to experience a brand new …

Review Your Expenses and Talk with a CPA

After taking the time to get organized, it’s time to actually sit down for an intensive review of your expenses and finances, and to likely talk with a CPA. I …

Be Prepared with an Emergency Fund

If an emergency fund isn’t already a part of your plan, it needs to be ASAP. So many people found themselves in serious trouble during this recession because they didn’t …