Return on Investment Guaranteed

Return on Investment Guaranteed!
By Renee Yousey

Every time I turn on the news I hear talk of inflation, the poor shape of the economy, a volatile stock market, social security benefits going away, etc. I don’t know about you, but I think many of us are wondering what to do with our resources to promote a good return on our investment! I’m not just talking about an investment of money, but also an investment of time.

Over ten years ago I said a statement that I wish I had followed a bit closer! ‘I really only feel comfortable investing money in my own business. – It is the only thing I have some control over!’ Well, I took my profits from my successful business and invested in technology – how could that not go up with all the new advances, right? Wrong! Numbers were inflated, profits were lost, and the only thing that retained its value was again – me.

My father told me many years ago that an education is the only thing you can have that can’t be taken away from you. You can’t trust that you will always have anything physical but the knowledge you gain will always be yours!

Don’t get me wrong! I am not saying don’t invest or save your money! I still have 401Ks, IRAs, and other investments! But as important as it is to set aside savings for your future – it is even more important to put aside time and money for your education!

I don’t think there is anything you can learn in College that you can’t learn anywhere else. I have a degree and would highly recommend getting a degree to anyone. It does not show I am smarter or know more than anyone else, but it does open some doors that might be shut otherwise. A degree is a symbol that you can achieve a goal and follow instructions. It shows a basic level of knowledge in a particular area.

If you do not have a degree, it is not too late! My Mother, who was a Mom and housewife the majority of her life, went back to school and got an Associates Degree in her 40’s – I was very proud of her. In today’s world you can get a degree at many Universities taking many courses on the Internet. It has never been easier!

Accountants will find more bias towards an Accounting Degree than any other BA! It is a smart investment.

The other real secret is that the best knowledge I have ever gained came after the degree! I have learned much more after college than I did in college! Continue to seek knowledge! Read books, research on the Internet, invest your time and money in continuing education! The fact that you are reading now shows you value this – way to go!

Investing in yourself and your education is the only investment with guaranteed results and permanence!

APT NEWS

April 28th 2008

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