Money must be given an assignment by its master … you. Money, without being told what to do, will misbehave–virtually spending itself.

- Dave Ramsey

A man named Roger Ailes, a media strategist, famously said, “You have just 7 seconds to make a good first impression.” And he was pretty much right. Our primitive ancestors needed to be able to size up a situation quickly and decide if they were faced with a friend or a foe. And we do the same thing today.

According to Yale University psychology professor Marianne LaFrance, 90% of a first impression is based on appearance, posture, facial expressions, and tone of voice. So here’s how to put your best foot forward.

First, know this, when you meet someone new, your hair style will get noticed more than your facial features. Long hair says, “My looks are important to me”. Short hair says, “I’m confident and successful”. And shoulder length hair says, “I’m intelligent and level-headed”.

Next, your handshake matters. The Yale study found that people who make eye contact while offering a handshake that’s firm, dry, and vigorous – as opposed to clammy, limp, and wimpy – not only makes a better impression, but makes people believe you possess the qualities associated with your grip. Also, here’s something just for women.

Your instincts about other women are more accurate than your instincts about men. Why? Because women are programmed to want to make a connection with a man, so your opinions aren’t as harsh. Chemistry throws off your radar.

Now, what about charm versus cheekbones, which goes further? A good looking face or a charismatic presence? Charisma wins over beauty. If you seem confident, open to new experiences, and interested in others, you’ll get better marks than the good looking guy next to you.

But here’s the one thing you need to remember – a first impression is less about you, and more about making the person you meet feel good.

Want to go further? Check out the book “First Impressions: What You Don’t Know About How Others See You”.

It seems that when it comes to technology, some folks just reach for the newest, assuming it’s the best (tell that to the builders of the Pyramids of Egypt). Many never consider the learning curve for the “newest technology.” In fact, there are those who never really learn the capability and limitations of their current level of technology … but they are ready for more.

Bing.com bottom-line:

Will it change my life?  No, probably not.

Will I use it?  Eventually, once I summons the wherewithal to ride the sharp learning curve to just barely proficient.

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So What Can You Do to Make Sure
You’re in the Best Possible Position to Weather Whatever
Financial Challenges Life Throws at You?

Keep doing what many Americans are already doing: Reduce your debt, increase your emergency cash reserves, and avoid the trap of buying things you don’t need.

A Bank On Yourself plan may be the ideal financial vehicle for building a strong financial foundation and giving you peace of mind in both good times and bad.

If your air conditioner breaks during a heat wave, you could borrow your equity in the plan, pay cash for a new one, and then pay your plan back on your own schedule.

By paying back the loan to your plan, you can ultimately recapture every penny you paid for the item, plus most or all of the interest you would have paid to a finance company or charge card.

1. Refrigerator Handle

2. Dishwasher Handle

3. Door Handles

4. Remote Controls

5. Light Switches

6. Bathroom Faucets

7. Salt & Pepper Shakers

8. Phones

“not making a decision in a timely manner, is by default a decision” … READ MORE ….

When you are forced to make a Tough Decision–try the following things:

Remember, it’s only a “Tough Decision” by virtue of the fact that the outcome directly effects you or someone close to you in a profound way.

1. Take a step back. Don’t allow yourself to be forced into making a NOW decision that may affect you or yours for years to come. Sometimes by responding, “Can I get back to you, first thing in the morning?” will do the trick. Don’t forget: quite often, not making a decision in a timely manner, is by default a decision.
2. Pray and Follow your God-given intuition. 90% of the time … that’s the right answer. It may not be the easiest thing to do but it’s the easiest thing to know.
3. You’ll have fewer regrets if you live your life using this as a personal guide.

At what point do you stop “investing” money into a beater? The experts say: