When you finally make the decision to become debt free, like I did recently, you’ll quickly find it takes more than just willpower. For many of us it’s a long journey, one that might take years to...
May 17, 2012
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It’s been a little over 5 months since I made the decision to go all out, pay off my car loan and become completely free.
Each month, I’ve documented my success and shared the 6 ways I’m paying ...
Mar 10, 2012
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Most of us associate the word failure with negative thoughts and feelings. Nobody likes to work hard at something and feel like a quitter.
But there are times in life when failure is the best option.
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Mar 03, 2012
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In January, I signed up for a 3 week nutrition bootcamp (or as I called it “food rehab”). I hate diets and I always fail when I’m on one, mostly because I don’t believe in financial or food di...
Feb 27, 2012
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If you’ve read some of my blog already, you know that I’m a HUGE goal oriented person. I need a deadline, to be put under pressure so I get competitive and perform.
I feel that setting goals and h...
Jan 02, 2012
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The first step towards changing your life is admitting you want to change, and acknowledging you need it.
Whether it’s money, relationships or anything else, no one can change your mindset but you.
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Dec 06, 2011
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In life (and finances) you will have challenges and goals you want to accomplish. But it’s important to think bigger and ask yourself, what are your hopes and dreams?
Dreams
Dreams are di...
Nov 08, 2011
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Why do we make bad financial decisions?
The answers vary from personal reasons, childhood problems or just our own need to impress others with material things. While some of these reasons are valid, t...
Oct 27, 2011
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The Occupy Wall Street protest has been going on for awhile now, and the general message (although somewhat unclear) is that middle class Americans, or the 99% are barely surviving in these harsh econ...
Oct 20, 2011
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