Living for today - Planning for Tomorrow
You may have asked yourself, “What is wrong with Gary Busey?” Perhaps you heard about his near-fatal motorcycle accident or his drug overdose or that he declared bankruptcy in 2012. On the surface, you may see a man with deep, physical and mental struggles. What you’re really seeing is a man who fought to overcome some of the most difficult chapters of his life, rose
There once was a couple with a small income and big dreams. Most of those dreams revolved around the dream of having a family. They got married and danced down the aisle, hand in hand. Money was tight during those early years. Soon, a baby was on the way. With debts to pay and hospital bills waiting around the corner, extreme frugality became the name of
Do we all agree that a budget is important? Nodding your head gets you one point. Do you agree that it’s difficult sometimes? Two points. Jumping on board with a printable monthly budget worksheet from the following list gets you 50 points. That’s because even if you know in your head that tracking your money is important, it’s much harder to live it out. In
This is a guest post from Pauline of InvestmentZen.com I do not fear risk. I have failed many times and I am not afraid to pick myself up again and try once more. So when it comes to wealth building, I have actually taken more risks than your average saver and investor to get ahead faster. I took on a lot of debt to invest.
If you’ve received a request to join something called “LuLaRoe” by one of your Facebook friends, you’re not alone. The up and coming clothing brand with the zany leggings experienced exponential growth in the last 12 months. According to Business Insider, its team of fashion consultants grew from 2,000 to over 35,000! But, is LuLaRoe clothing really better than competitors? Let’s take a look. What
Are you paying monthly payments that make your eyes cross and you just wish you could chop debt faster? If you’re interested in making a good chunk of change this month, then here is a brief list of ways to make that happen. First, let’s cover some ways I wouldn’t recommend you find cash fast. Don’t make a cash advance on your credit card. Not everyone
You’ve decided to make a change. You’ve looked at your life and decided getting out of debt as soon as possible is your next objective. I can say from personal experience that a decision like that can change the trajectory of your life. Congratulations! While you work hard toward your goal, remember there are a few steps that are easily overlooked. I learned that the
Do you ever run out of cash at the end of the month? That has got to be the most frustrating part of budgeting, in my opinion: Staying on it. To help boost your frugal efforts, I’ve put together a simple list of ways for you use some advanced budgeting as you track your spending this month. 3 Simple Ways to Use Advanced Budgeting to
Laura Harris is a professional writer, wife, and mother of two with a background in banking. After taking Financial Peace University with her husband in 2011, they had a life-changing experience made up of everyday changes like learning to communicate about money, getting on a budget, and becoming debt-free right before having their first child. She now stays home with her children, coordinates Financial Peace
Please welcome Laura to the blog as she shares her journey toward debt freedom. My name is Laura Harris and I am a recovering sloppy spender. “Hi, Laura,” you all say. Thank you. So kind. Five years ago, I was engaged to the love of my life, wallowing in debt, embarrassed by my dwindling savings account, and anxious about our future. Twenty-two radical months later,
