Money Management, Motivation

Fixing My Finances: How I Got Started (Part 1)

If you are broke, scared, frustrated, confused, angry, or worried, this post just might be for you! First off, there are tons of great resources which will give you information about personal finance. I am NOT a personal finance professional, and I do NOT provide the following as professional advice. But, if you’ve ever wondered HOW I got started, here’s…

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Money Management

Monthly Money Flow

I find it interesting to see how people “handle” their money. I’m not talking about how people “manage” their money (by investing in stocks, buying real estate, etc.) I’m talking about how people actually deposit their paychecks, move money between various accounts, and spend their cash. Here’s an “inside look” at how my money “flows throughout the month”. At the…

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Money Management

How To Be Mentally Prepared For Financial Success Part 1

Everybody wants to be (fill in the blank with personal finance goal). But, most people never get to a place where they are (fill in the blank with personal finance goal). Why? If “everybody” wants to reach certain financial goals, why do so many people fail to do so? Certainly, opportunity, chance, and circumstance play their roles in determining success…

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