Hectic Week Means Less Time
Pulling close to 12-hour days and going to school part-time (will I ever be finished? Next June - whoo, hoo.), my schedule just hasn't allowed me to think clearly and publish witty, though-provoking posts - or even boring ones, for that matter.
Read MoreSecond Quarter Goals
It's so close to a new quarter, I've decided to pinpoint my goals for next quarter - April 1st through June 30th. With a new quarter on the horizon, I've set new goals! I had to give myself a pat on the back for smokin' my first quarter goals. As a recap, my goals from January 1st through March 31st included:
Read MoreWant to Know Why You Can’t Save?
For the typical middle-class income family, lifestyle inflation is most likely the cause. Target group: Middle class income earners in excess of $51,000.
Read MoreGoal Setting Strategies for the Scarlett O’Hara’s of the World
I often hear myself quoting Scarlett O'Hara from the movie Gone with the Wind, "Well, tomorrow is another day." Or, "I don't want to think about that today, I'll deal with that tomorrow." Tomorrow, tomorrow, tomorrow.....but tomorrow never comes.
Read MoreFive Ways Keep Grocery Costs Down
All over the news, farmers are lamenting about how they don't have enough water to keep their crops at full production and most have already scaled back their growing season. This past weekend I drove north and saw dust bowls where farms use to stand with my very own eyes.
Read MoreCan You Save Half Your Income in an Expensive City?
Every time I read blogs that focus on early retirement, the running theme is to save half your income for X amount of years. From a financial perspective, that makes sense, but there are two things that seem like "must have's" in order to do this:
Read MoreNewlywed Financial Bliss eBook Give-Away
Taking a close look at your finances with your partner, spouse, or significant other may not sound like fun times, so I kept the financial information as succinct and to the point as possible. I've organized the topics in an easy-to-read format, added quizzes to lighten the mood, and included resources for further reading.
Read MoreFebruary Quarterly Goal Progress
I'm smoking my quarterly goals this year so far. Part of my success has been that my goals were realistic and attainable, the other part has been that this year has been good to me so far. A few things that have worked to my advantage:
Read MoreIt Doesn’t Fit: A Guide to Creating Easy Online Returns
You’ve been waiting impatiently for days, and the deliveryman has finally rung your doorbell bringing you that coveted package you’ve been waiting for. But, when you go to try on your new outfit, it’s a major bummer – either it doesn’t fit right or it just doesn’t look like it did online. This has most likely happened to you or someone you know at least once, and it’s becoming more and more common as more consumers head to the web to shop online. That’s why your eCommerce...
Read MoreStrategies for Paying Down Debt and Saving for Retirement
I used to think that before I could save for retirement, I had to pay off all my debt. Though paying down debt definitely frees up money which helps you save more, it's not a black and white area where you can only do one or the other. Instead, retirement savings should be a priority with paying off debt close behind.
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