There are certain things you need to do in order to reach your financial goals. In fact, many of us have heard these things over and over again. Pay your bills on time. Spend less than you earn. Save money for emergencies. Invest money for retirement. Limit use of credit and pay off your debt. […]
Read MoreMoney and Money Management are very important and very popular topics. People either don’t save enough, have too much debt, and want/need more money. When people finally decide to do something about their financial situation, they want to dive right in. Unfortunately, they do not always know where to begin. As a result, they start […]
Read MoreWho, What, Why, When, Where, and How? All questions begin with one, if not all of these words. Do you remember the last time you asked a question about your finances? Who is covered on my policy? What is my interest rate? Why am I paying that fee? When is the next payment due? Where […]
Read MoreI meant to do it, but I forgot. We have so many things going on in our lives that it is no wonder that sometimes we forget to do some things that are on our on our to do lists. Unfortunately, we can do the same thing with our financial goals. At the beginning of […]
Read More“One day I am going to make a budget.” “One day I am going to start saving for retirement.” “One day I am going to stop spending so much money eating out.” How many times have you said either of those statements? Many of us have plans to do the things that we know are […]
Read MoreOne of the main reasons why so many people have trouble managing their money is because nobody showed them how. They were not taught at home, at school, or at church. Unfortunately, they were taught how not to manage their money and most ended up in a financial mess. Because of this reality, it is […]
Read MoreStatistics show that the average cost of an American wedding is between $25,500 and $33,000. It’s no surprise that a lot of couples are going into to debt. In fact, statistics show that 74% of couples go into debt to get married. Now, there’s a wedding loan out there that does not help matters. A […]
Read MoreAlthough money is a major part of every relationship, it is still common for both spouses to have different views. These different views can lead to financial infidelity. However, there is still hope for couples to prevent it or to resolve the issues around it. First, you have to know what to look for, what […]
Read MoreWhat does infidelity have to do with money management? Are you sneaking around on your spouse with your money or purchases? Do you lie to your spouse about money? Does your spouse know about all of your debts? Is gambling a secret that you keep from your spouse? All of these are signs of financial […]
Read MoreIt’s very important to know how to do something. How to create a budget. How to start saving. How to open a retirement account. How to reduce and/or eliminate debt. How to purchase life insurance. These are all good things to know how to do. However, if you do not have a solid “Why” […]
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