The messages we heard and/or saw when we were children had the ability to shape us, make us, and/or break us. Some of the messages were positive, while others were negative. Here are examples of some money messages: I’ll never have enough money. When I’m feeling down or bored, I go shopping. If I have […]
Read MoreEveryone has made or will make a mistake and/or has done something that they regret when it comes to money. You have gotten yourself into a bind as a result of bad decisions and/or mismanagement. The situations may be different but the mistakes all had one thing in common. They all began with a decision. […]
Read MoreHave you ever been asked for money? If not, then you are one of the few people who have not had this ‘pleasure’. Family, friends, associates, and even enemies ask for money. And to make it worse, they keep asking and you keep giving. Even if you don’t have it to spare. I believe it […]
Read MoreMost, if not all, of us want to make a positive change in our lives. This is not new information. In fact, most of us have all of the information we need to make the change. We have watched videos, listened to speakers, and talked it over with more than one other person. Yet, we […]
Read MoreEpidemic – definition: a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time. We all know what it’s like to be in the midst of an epidemic. So many people are getting infected, while others are trying to avoid getting sick. People usually get infected by participating in activities with or […]
Read MoreWhen many people think about marriage they think about love and romance. They have plans and goals. They are looking forward to starting a life together. One of the last things on your mind – well, maybe at the back of your mind – is money. However, money is one of the leading causes of […]
Read MoreWhen potential clients meet with me, overspending is commonly identified as one of the major obstacles keeping people from achieving their financial goals. They do not know where their money is going. Although they make decent money, they are convinced that they need to make more to solve their money problems. Before you decide where […]
Read MoreMoney Management is very important. I believe that the way you manage your money is a reflection of how you manage your life. Is your money situation a mess? Look at your life, and you will probably see a correlation. However, during these challenging and uncertain times, we need to make sure we focus on […]
Read MoreSaving is an important part of money management. It should be a part of everyone’s plan. However, saving is also very challenging for many. “How can I save when I don’t have enough money to pay my bills?” is a valid question that many ask. Debt and spending are two major obstacles people face as they […]
Read MoreWe all have been in situations where we have relapsed. We fell off of the proverbial wagon and returned to behavior that we forsook for a better way of life. Whatever the reason – temptation, pride, weakness, etc. we decided go against our better judgement and not follow our plan. This can happen with money […]
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