Category: Budgeting

What Would You Do If…?

How many times have you been asked the question, “What would you do if you won the lottery?” or “What would you do if you got $1,000,000?” Just the thought of that much money may have your mind reeling right now. Your imagination is running wild with the possibilities. Well, what would you do? Sometimes […]

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Dirty Little Secret – Part 3

  Victims of financial abuse are made financially dependent on and by their abusers, then the rug is pulled out from under them. Usually, the rug is pulled out when they or their spouse or partner leaves. Unfortunately, this is the point when the victim discovers that they have been left holding the bag that […]

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Refund Jackpot

Tax refund season has been called several things including, Christmas in March and the poor peoples lottery, among other things. Remember, “poor” is not just related to the amount of your income but is also a mindset. Several people are used to getting tax refunds of over $5,000 every year and go on shopping sprees […]

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Patience = Savings

“Expect the unexpected to happen”. If you  read my blog regularly, then this is not the first time you have read this. Still, it is understandable but unfortunate that several people are not prepared for the unexpected. While there is another group of people who may be robbing Peter to pay Paul before and during […]

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Trust The Process

Many people want results associated with financial success, but they do not want to go through the process. No matter what the goal, there is always a shortcut. But shortcuts can lead to less than the desired results. People like to take shortcuts so they can do less work. If doing less work means working […]

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It’s OK To Have Some Fun!

I have said it before, and I will say it again, “Everyone values money differently.” It is just a fact. Today I would like to talk about those who value money for security. They would have PINK as their “Money Color“. They are more likely to have family members and friends come to them for loans. Also, […]

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Best Way To Save Money

Many people love a good sale. 20% Off, 50% Off, Red Tag Sale, Garage Sale, etc. A sale is a sale! Some of the reasons people love sales are they love the feeling that they are getting a gift, pulling a fast one on the seller, or they love to save money. Who really benefits […]

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You Can Have It All

Glitz and glamour attract us and the promise of status and prestige reel us in. Advertisers and marketers know just what to say and know exactly how to present products and services to get us to give them our money, even if we have to borrow it. Their goal is to make us say, “I […]

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Handle With Care

Personal finances can seem like calculus to many people. This feeling is not based on the level of education one has attained or their income level. It is based on their relationship with money. If you feel insecure about your relationship with money, then you can feel lost and afraid. Here are some characteristics of […]

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Invest in Yourself Instead of Stuff

In the Money Color Survey, found here, if your Money Color is Blue, money is valued for pampering or treating oneself. You are less likely to have a reason for spending, less likely to have a spending plan, and less likely to have savings you can stick to. They are also more likely to shop […]

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