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The Trap of Contentment
The other day I was sitting back taking inventory of my finances. I’ve recently gotten a raise at work and the state of my finances certainly reflected that. I’ve been contributing 10% to my retirement fund and my balance has … Continue reading
Six ways personal finance is just like working out
1) None of us really enjoy doing it. Going to the gym takes just as much motivation as updating a budget. 2) We all want the end goal without the effort. Getting in shape and being financially sound … Continue reading
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Budgeting 2013 tips: Resurrect your finances after breaking your bank
This is a guest post from Stuart, a MBA graduate student from San Jose State University. For you it may be something that is impossible to achieve when you are already living from paycheck to check. However, budgeting need not … Continue reading
Get rich by habit, not luck
I think that there are distinct differences between people who are get rich by habit vs those who hope to get rich with luck. Those who get rich by habit work hard, spend their money frugally and have a plan. … Continue reading
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An Attitude of Doing, not Reading
I love hearing from my readers (both positively and negatively). Some of readers will comment on an article or two, telling me that it was really great advice. Often right then or a little later on I’ll follow up and … Continue reading
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Having an attitude of never paying full price (without at least trying)
I think that too often we get in the mindset of accepting prices at face value. Maybe it’s because we don’t have the time to compare prices or that we’re just lazy. Often times it’s because we simply forget to … Continue reading
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The $3 Latte Conundrum
I was reading an article this past week talking about inaccurate statements that financial advisers often give their clients. One of the ones that jumped out at me was the $3 latte idea. We’ve all heard it before, that by … Continue reading
Mastering your Money
If you can’t manage a little bit of money, how can you expect yourself to manage a lot of money? There is an old saying that goes like this, “mo money, mo problems”, and for the a lot of us, … Continue reading
Cardinal Rule #3 Incremental Growth
A Little Everyday The third and final cardinal rule before we get started on our journey towards financial freedom is the concept of incremental growth. This is the act of learning to value small acts that eventually add up. This … Continue reading
Cardinal Rule #2: Changing your Mindset
Being the Master over your Money and not vice-versa Close your eyes for a second and think about your current monetary situation. What comes to mind? Are you in control or out of control? I’m afraid that too many of … Continue reading
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