Financial advice for the rest of us

Ever wonder the financial secrets the pro's use? Guess what? You generally can't use them. They involve long hours of research, years of schooling in financial matters, tax, and securities law, and in many cases, luck. Have all those qualities? Got a couple of years away from your job to catch up?

If you're like the rest of us, the answer is no. So, what do you do? Sit back and let money beat you up until you retire and live off social security? NO! Unlike a lot of modern business journals state, picking stocks and bonds like the pros is next to impossible.

Now there's an alternative. Here is your chance to get tough with your money. Start small. Start big. Start slow. Start fast. It's your life, and we'll give you the basic tools to get started.

While we're developing this site, we'd like to hear your input. What frustrates you about money? What information do you lack about your personal finances? What do you wish you had learned in school? Visit our blog for a chance to comment!