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Last week I talked about one of our family traditions growing up \\u2013 watching Jeopardy together. One of our other favorite pass times was and is, playing cribbage.

Whenever we\\u2019d have friends over we\\u2019d teach them how to play so they could join in the fun. Cribbage isn\\u2019t go-fish, but it also isn\\u2019t bridge. All that to say, you could easily teach the basics of the game in 10 minutes. We always started with the key numbers you have to know if you are playing cribbage \\u2013 15 and 31. The game has lots of rules and nuance, but if you\\u2019re teaching a new play, you need to make sure they know the importance and relevance of 15 and 31.

The rules of personal finance unfortunately cannot be taught and learned in 10 minutes. This is a craft that can be studied over a lifetime and perhaps never fully mastered. Just like cribbage though, I believe personal finance has some standout numbers and I\\u2019d like to discuss those today.

Here\\u2019s an important differentiator though \\u2013 cribbage is just a game. No matter how competitive, emotional, and animated you get about this game, it\\u2019s still just a game. Personal finance deals with your money, the money you toiled and sweat to acquire and accumulate. Your money and your financial plan are not a game. The seriousness and weight financial decisions and plans carry make this a very emotional endeavor.

What I intend to elaborate on in today\\u2019s discussion is how these three key numbers help to build hope, security, and perspective; important emotional components to fuel a successful financial life.

So, without further ado\\u2026

Links mentioned in this episode:

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• http://thoughtsonmoney.com
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• http://thebahnsengroup.com
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