Money Reminder: Elephant Sticky Note to the Rescue
I am currently reading The Money Class by Suze Orman. Suze explains how we should be like an elephant. She explains how an elephant doesn’t get distracted and sticks with it’s course. This is used as...
View ArticleMoney Mantras From the Online Community
If you’re new here, you should follow me on Twitter here. How do you really get the outcomes you want with your money? The answer lies within you. I believe it’s a mindset. Change your mindset and your...
View Article3 Strategies for Business Cash Flow Management
Photo from Flickr.com Many business owners are good at what they do but need assistance when it comes to staying on top of their business’ books. I interviewed a CFP who had his own business and...
View ArticleHow To Secure Your Retirement With These 9 Savings Strategies
Photo from Flickr.com Get your retirement back on track. Here are nine ways to trim your expenses now so you can reap the rewards later. Most people will fail to retire with financial security. Harsh...
View ArticleBooks I Didn’t Expect to Help with Financial Goals
Photo via Pinterest You are already accomplishing some goals but you’re not gaining the momentum that you want. You may think you need something new to help you, but don’t give up yet. Always thinking...
View ArticleHow to Use a Twitter Chat as a Job Lead Generator
A recruiter can be in a Twitter chat looking for you. You may be getting some job leads but you’re not finding as many as you like. You might think it’s your resume but don’t get down on yourself....
View ArticleUse a Free Online Calculator to Quickly Make a Sample Budget
Photo via Flickr by Sal Falco You’re already paying off some bills, trying to clean up your credit, and maybe even making extra money but for some reason, you’re not getting ahead financially. All of...
View ArticleFight for Your Right to Party on a Budget
Does spending big bucks hold you back from having a big bash? It shouldn’t have to be so costly to just have a gathering with your friends and family. You may think it’s inflation or that the economy...
View ArticlePersonal Budgeting Methods: Know What’s Best for You
Is budgeting hell for you? Read what people in the personal finance community do. You’re already paying more attention to what you spend. Maybe you’ve watched some experts on T.V. tell you how to...
View ArticleSmart Goal Setting with Inspiration From Larry the Cable Guy
Adopt Larry the Cable Guy’s mantra “Git her done” (finish work in a timely manner) when it comes to setting your goals. Photo via Anirudh Koul Perhaps you have goals swimming around in your head that...
View ArticleHome Maintenance Challenge Week 6: Welcoming Welcome Mats & Ditching Yard...
Follow me on Pinterest and Google + here. Trying to get a handle on your home maintenance on the inside and outside? Well, you’re in the right place. I started a home maintenance challenge. Each week...
View ArticleMotivational Quotes on Motivation Time Tuesday
One of the biggest questions I get asked is “How do you stay disciplined to achieve your goals?” It isn’t always easy and. . . there isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer to this. If you have a short-term...
View ArticleGet Hyper-focused with This Pre-Budgeting Activity
Have you ever tried to budget with all of the best intentions . . . but then got caught up in the busyness of life to actually follow through? It feels POINTLESS to even try. . . because you’re TIRED...
View ArticleMotivation Time Tuesday: Goal Setting the Right Way
Quote by Greg S. Reid You may have a fuzzy idea of what you want to do. Maybe you even went ahead and wrote a goal down . . . or attempted to make a vision board. Now you want to put your plan into...
View ArticleMotivation Time Tuesday: Goal Setting the Right Way Part II
Answer these questions QUICKLY: Does your goal have a finish line? Is it quantifiable? Or better yet, if someone were to ask you if you accomplished your goal, can you answer with a simple yes or no?...
View ArticleWhy You Fail to Achieve Some Goals Before You Even Begin
A never give up attitude can be bad when a goal is unattainable. It’s time to get real. Never give up can be TERRIBLE advice when it comes to goal setting. Why you might ask? Setting goals is how you...
View ArticleMotivation Time Tuesday: How to Goal Set When You’re Stuck in a Rut
Maybe you’ve had a hard time with your goals this year. You just didn’t accomplish what you set out to do. Perhaps you had a rough year. Sometimes things happen unexpectedly that prevent us from...
View ArticleMotivation Time Tuesday: Boost Motivation and Empower Yourself with...
“The secret of getting ahead is getting started.” – Mark Twain Sometimes getting started is the hardest part. If you need motivation to get your day going, one small change to your morning routine can...
View ArticleMotivation Time Tuesday: New Year’s Resolutions by Financial Writers
Tell the truth. . . Do you typically keep your New Year’s Resolution? According to research, four out of five people will break their resolutions. A third won’t even make it to the end of January. I...
View ArticleMotivation Time Tuesday: How to STICK to Your Money Goals
Do you ever wonder what can make you stick to your financial goals? I can think about it until I’m blue in the face. That could be just how I am. As a person who has read many personal finance books,...
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