Questions to ask yourself while doing your detective work

Does the company have any identifiable consumer monopolies or brand-name products.

Do you understand how it works?

Is the company conservatively Financed? 

Are the earnings of the...

You can also ask yourself these questions:

When did I first want this?

Was I influenced by somebody else telling me this was a good thing?

What do I think this thing will really bring me?

Do I think it will ...

• Why do I want money? 
• How much do I need to live a simple, yet comfortable life?
• Where am I being wasteful? 
• Am I helping those less fortunate? 
• Am I being a good example for my children? Teaching them how to use money wisely...