Money Morons
Their Causes & Cures
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(from the introduction) Money now moves at the speed of light. It also moves at the speed of thought, which makes careful thought more necessary than ever when it comes to decisions about money. Shrinking attention spans and thousands of daily distractions make it hard to give money decisions a proper gestation period. The ability to send your money to anyone anywhere on a whim and a mouse click only compounds the risk of sending your money to a place from whence it ne’er shall return. Money of today not only has the ability to move from anywhere to anywhere, money of today has an unprecedented ability to be created from the money of tomorrow. Governments can create more money today, but its value today comes in part from its diminished capacity tomorrow, as inflation whittles away its purchasing power in the future. Individuals can transform the money of tomorrow into the money of today with the swipe of a credit card. The problem with moving money from the future to the present is you will then spend the future paying for the past. Money is easily one of man’s most wonderful and powerful inventions. Such an invention, be it money, language, or nuclear fission requires a thorough understanding of it in order to obtain its benefits while at the same time avoiding disaster.
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MONETARIUS MORONICUS: noun-
A mental affliction that causes its victims to self-inflict
financial wounds. It is most commonly caused by
inadequate financial education, vulnerability to
marketing messages and an inability to delay
gratification. Symptoms include high debt,
stress, depression, divorce, bankruptcy,
even suicide. Those who suffer from
Monetarius Moronicus are known as
MONEY MORONS.
While it is not contagious, children of
adults suffering from Monetarius Moronicus
are at an increased risk to develop the condition.
Treatment is often hampered because victims tend to
ignore warning signs until the condition reaches critical status.
About the Author
Mark DiGiovanni is a nationally recognized financial advisor and speaker, and the author of "6,000,000 Minutes on the Clock – Understanding the What, Where and Why of Your Ideal Career". He is the founder and president of Marathon Financial Strategies in Atlanta. Mark has spent more than a quarter century in his chosen profession and has earned an MBA and professional designations of Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Financial Consultant. He believes that a true profession is more missionary than mercenary, and he has worked tirelessly to move financial planning and planners in that direction. Mark believes he has three main professional duties to the public: -ENLIGHTEN on the important financial issues of our time. -ENRICH through a deeper understanding of money. -ENABLE greater control of money’s effect on one’s life. These are the goals of "MONEY MORONS". His web address is www.mark-digiovanni.com.