The phrase “it’s only 5 bucks” is the financial equivalent of a leaky faucet in your bathroom; it doesn’t seem like that little drip can add up to much until you plug the sink and see how fast it fills! You can build up to a $1,000 credit card balance, 5 bucks at time. The
Financial Tips
Here is a great video that the very talented Eli Goodstein created. Thanks, Eli! Watch it now! – it’s super short but gets to the heart of my top financial tips. To your financial success!
Summertime
[Note: this post is for all you parents out there. Graduates, take some notes – before too long, you’ll need this one!] Summer is that great time of year when you get to plan outdoor activities, enjoy lazy days by the pool, and spend day after day with your children by your side – all
Are Your Words Tearing Up Your Profits?
I frequently try to “hear” and pay attention to the words that I use in both my thoughts and what I say out loud. The choice of words is pretty interesting and can give you some great insights into your underlying beliefs and how you are approaching life. “This is killing me” – yikes, do
Top 5 Things I Wish I Had Done in My 20’s
I got an email from Jackie asking: “What did you do successfully in your 20s, or if you could go back in time, is there anything you would have done differently to ensure a better financial future sooner in life?” First, thank you, Jackie, for perusing my site and for reaching out with your question.
It’s Time to Reward Yourself and Your Wallet!
I went into Walgreens yesterday to pick up some pictures that I had printed. “You have enough points to get $2 off your purchase today,” the clerk told me. My purchase was only $7 so $2 was 28% off – nice! I don’t do a lot of shopping at Walgreens. I do get my pictures
I Owe, I Owe, it’s Off to Work I Go
Last time we talked about your cash flow (How Is It Flowing?) and you took a look at where your money was actually flowing versus where you would ideally have it flow. This is an on-going process so you probably still have a lot of exploration to do in that area. Keep at it; the
How is it Flowing?
Water flows, energy flows, and money flows so how and where is your money flowing? Hopefully more is flowing in than is flowing out! If not, time for some changes and fast! Hopefully money is flowing into your freedom fund (aka retirement) and some is flowing to reduce your debts and some is flowing into
Changes and Rearranges
In the last post, we looked at your balance sheet and found out exactly where you are financially. Now it’s time to think about how you feel about your situation and what changes you might like to see in your net worth. To read more, head over to Working On Your Now. To your financial
Where Are You (Financially)?
In the last post, we worked through some spring cleaning for your financial house so now let’s take a look at where you are in your financial life. What do you have and what do you owe? Those are the questions and the bottom line answer to your net worth. More about net worth in