The Colonial Business School

Listen to Dr. McCormick discuss Franklin's column, "Advice to a Young Tradesman, Written by an Old One".

Learn the story behind the saying "Great almsgiving lessens no man's living".

Learn the real story behind the saying "A penny sav'd is a penny earned".

Learn the story behind the saying "Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy, and wise".

Learn the story behind Franklin's "way to wealth".

Learn the story behind Franklin's maxim "But in this world nothing can be said to be certain. Except death and taxes".

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