Sharon Lechter

Despite the constant news of doom and gloom from national media sources, the new housing market in Phoenix is showing signs of stabilization and even improvement. New home closings were up a little in March. As long as new home sales continue without a whole new set being dropped down, we will see the market [...]

Talking to your local Representatives about what you want and need from your government should be a part of your life. It is important to communicate your ideals to those who represent them. The need for financial education and literacy is an issue you should speak about. Write to your Representatives and ask for financial [...]

Yesterday, Sharon spoke to a large audience of homeschooling parents with Homeschool.com editor Rebecca Kochenderfer. The hour long interview aired on Homeschool.com’s BlogTalkRadio. In it, Sharon and Rebecca discussed the YOUTHpreneur movement and many of the cool items parents and teens can utilize to help foster the entrepreneurial spirit.
Here is an excerpt from the interview, [...]

Your future begins today and now if you have the drive. You need to plan for it to optimize your time, success and happiness. Use the tools and tips you have seen over the past three weeks to really take action and set a course for yourself. What have you already done and what can [...]

Real estate has been a time honored way to begin amassing passive income for your family for generations. With housing prices in many markets at record lows, now is the time to start looking to be a buyer. The difference between being able to capitalize on real estate and not, is doing your homework and [...]

You have already taken this step without even thinking about it by reading the 30 Tips to Ensure Your Financial Fitness. If you spend just 15 to 30 minutes each day reading financial blogs, magazines or newsletters you will begin to broaden your understanding and education. There are a number of professional experts willing to [...]

As part of your new financial club with your friends, hold a contest with them on who can find ways to have the most fun and spend the least money. Not only will it draw out your creativity, but it can be a fun way to cut back. When you compare ideas with your friends [...]

Creating a club may sound daunting, but don’t let this tip intimidate you. You don’t need to start publishing a financial club newsletter, become an expert or try to plan crazy group field trips. Creating your own financial club is as simple as meeting with like-minded friends once a week and sharing what each of [...]

Everyone has been guilty of being a pack rat at one point or another. Whether it’s the collection of baseball cards you have from when you were a kid, collection of dolls hidden away in the closet, or every pair of shoes you have owned since high school, we all have a tendency to let [...]

It happens more often than you would think, but a lot of people can turn their favorite hobby into a great moneymaker on the side. You don’t have to quit your job and it doesn’t need to create major cash flow, but just think what an extra $100 a week could do for you. Maybe [...]