Is the American Dream Still Alive for Me?
Study the information below and think about it:
• Personal debt, not taking into account home mortgages, is an average of around $19k per family. In excess of 50% of that is in credit card balances, which, according to statistics offered by Ian Young in Debt Facts, has tripled since 1990.
• Today, more than 40% of families in America regularly spend more than their income each year. That big difference is paid for through debt. (source: Ian Young, Debt Facts)
• The average US citizen who is in mid-life is not rich, but is worth only around $40,000 including their home equity if any. The remainder of their property really belongs to the lending institutions financing debt. Personal savings are down from 8% of yearly income to, in 2004, less than 1%. This is mainly because of low interest rates causing poor returns on what savings people have and the fact that credit is so easy to access. (Ian Young, Debt Facts)
• Benjamin Stein from the National Retirement Planning Coalition states, “Tens of millions of Americans are seriously under-prepared to meet their financial needs in retirement.”
• Up to 40% of US citizens have no retirement savings at all.
Therefore, I must ask:
Is the American Dream still alive and achievable or is it only something of the past?
No matter what the rest of the world is like today, you are fortunate enough to reside in the US and are given the chance to go for anything you can dream.
For centuries, the US has been known as the “land of opportunity” and it remains so today to anyone willing to put the work into accumulating wealth. In the US, we can live a quality of life that so many others only dream of. However, the way to go about accumulating wealth has changed dramatically but the opportunities are better today than ever in history.
The New Way to Gain Wealth
We all feel a lot different in this post-9/11 world. We share an uneasiness at times, whether during the day or at night, which helps make us who we are, impacts what we do and how we live each day. America is still a wonderful land of opportunity, and only your fears and inner demons can prevent you from taking advantage of all the possibilities that are open to you. Do whatever you must to put yourself back into a pre-September 11th mindset, and set a course towards wealth accumulation. The opportunity is there for the taking, but you must be prepared to leave your comfort zone and put yourself out there.
Perhaps you worry about traveling, fearing another terrorist attach, or are hesitant to buys stocks in the market, or any of many other things may cause anxiety as you go about your day. No matter what your fears or concerns, they can keep you from doing things which could add value to your life and even your finances.
These feelings of unease can’t be seen or touched, but they sure can be felt, and many are held back from thinking they can truly do great things and become successful beyond their dreams. Perhaps it is more difficult to rise in the morning and feel the world is right. Maybe you think today is not the time to take chances in business or life in general because the future isn’t clearly revealed. But that excuse was always used, even pre-9/11.
In fact, the future has been uncertain always. That has to be accepted before you can break out of your shelter and move forward with confidence. You must take the steps to make the life you dream of and take the opportunity to live with no fear that it could all go away because of something outside your realm of control.
The Opportunity to Build Wealth Is Better Than Ever Before
Sure times may be difficult and you can’t build wealth exactly the way that worked in the past. The stock market and economy remain uncertain and the days where you could see fast profits from investments have passed.
Plus, you may be working really hard yet be surviving only from payday to payday, thinking opportunities to build wealth don’t exist for you.
But you really can change your finances and enter the “Land of Opportunity!
More than ever in history, people are building wealth. Even in a troubled economy and war on terror, even with high fuel prices, and job layoffs in every sector, there simply isn’t a better time to start your trip down the path to financial freedom. You’ll gain wealth through your own business instead of only a meager paycheck. Plus, you’ll be able to remain at home with your home-based business.
While less than 20% of American workers self-employed, this small percentage comprises up to 2/3s of all US millionaires!
We can learn one thing from this fact: it is far more likely to become financially independent when you work for yourself rather than someone else. You have more chance to build wealth, taking advantage of the American Dream, by jumping into the lucrative world of home-based businesses.
You Have Control
Why allow your future to be determined for you when you CAN determine your own future? Even more importantly, you can start now, before it is too late. Never has there been a more opportune time to start a successful home-based business and change your financial future completely.
Right now, stop the worries about living expenses and take that small step toward a secure future financially. Now is the time to learn how to generate a great income quickly to provide for you and your family into the future. Just fill in the form area below and I will send you all the additional facts.
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Saturday, March 13, 2010
Wednesday, March 3, 2010
Funny World !?!?
Funny World!
A while back, I was out at a local mall, just relaxing, and I saw what I thought was an inviting place to lounge – comfort seating around the waterfall. As I nestled in, several young mothers and their children approached, and I thought to myself maybe I should move, but decided to just stay and enjoy the beautiful water sounds.
The ladies nestled in, and begin to sip their lattes, and the children begin to play, and all was well; then things changed … the children between the ages of 3 & 5 begin to bounce about, and I thought no big deal, I remember when my children were this age, but then the bouncing became more aggressive, and in just a short time these children had spit at me, flicked a buggar, and stepped on my feet more times than I could count – insult to injury was the mothers just sitting there, almost pretending not to see the mis-deeds of their offspring … finally I had to leave.
As I exited the mall, I decided to head to a local park, and upon arriving at the park I met a lady walking her dog, a small dog, I’m not sure of the breed. The dog took an interest in me … sniffing, licking, etc … no big deal; however, the lady apologized for the dogs behavior, and cautioned the dog to be nice – and bam! I hand a moment! People actually expect & require more from their pets than their children … yes, the children walked all over me, while their mothers lapped coffee, and didn’t say a word, and the little dog was cautioned and I was apologized to – funny world!
I am KINGDOM!
This is Kevin K. Hemphill LIVE !
615.653.0679
A while back, I was out at a local mall, just relaxing, and I saw what I thought was an inviting place to lounge – comfort seating around the waterfall. As I nestled in, several young mothers and their children approached, and I thought to myself maybe I should move, but decided to just stay and enjoy the beautiful water sounds.
The ladies nestled in, and begin to sip their lattes, and the children begin to play, and all was well; then things changed … the children between the ages of 3 & 5 begin to bounce about, and I thought no big deal, I remember when my children were this age, but then the bouncing became more aggressive, and in just a short time these children had spit at me, flicked a buggar, and stepped on my feet more times than I could count – insult to injury was the mothers just sitting there, almost pretending not to see the mis-deeds of their offspring … finally I had to leave.
As I exited the mall, I decided to head to a local park, and upon arriving at the park I met a lady walking her dog, a small dog, I’m not sure of the breed. The dog took an interest in me … sniffing, licking, etc … no big deal; however, the lady apologized for the dogs behavior, and cautioned the dog to be nice – and bam! I hand a moment! People actually expect & require more from their pets than their children … yes, the children walked all over me, while their mothers lapped coffee, and didn’t say a word, and the little dog was cautioned and I was apologized to – funny world!
I am KINGDOM!
This is Kevin K. Hemphill LIVE !
615.653.0679