If you’re one of those people who inwardly groans when the customer in line ahead of you at the grocery whips out a checkbook, you might want to rethink your attitude. Yes, debit and credit cards are the most used forms of payment in this digital age, but checks aren’t only for grandmas and other […]
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How I Budget and Save
The way I budget has drastically changed over the past two years. I’ve went from being super uptight to being laid back – a little too laid back at times. And then when I find motivation to save I start being a little uptight again. Right now I’m in the full blown savings mode. Here’s […]
My Financial Snapshot: Current Savings, Financial Goals, and Income Plans
Happy Memorial Day! I hope y’all are enjoying your long weekend. I’ve been thinking about finances a lot and more importantly, about getting mine straightened back up. As you know I’ve been blowing my extra money lately and need to stop, pronto. So I started thinking of what financial goals I should (and want to […]
Confession: I’m Turning Into a Scrooge
I am inching closer and closer to my dreams of self-employment. While this is certainly great news there’s just one little problem: I’m turning into a total Scrooge with my money. Becoming a Workaholic There are certain things you have to give up in order to pursue your dreams. For me I’m giving up sleep […]
How Money Fits Into the Happiness Equation
Yesterday I told you how I have been thinking about life and what I want out of it. I told you about what kind of person I want to be and how I want to be remembered. I told you that material possessions won’t matter at all when we die. What will matter is how […]