Among all the goals that my wife and I set every year, an end of the year savings amount is a major milestone. As I review the past several years of planning, I can give …
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Your Year 2020 in Savings.
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My Financial Journey to Purchasing My First Motorcycle.
For each one of us, there are moments that are defining, moments that place a marker into our brains that nothing and no one could move. The imprints of those experiences are so powerful and …
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How to Plan Your Next Vacation Without Money Stress.
Tomorrow, when you arrive at your office, look around and you will most likely notice that some seats are unoccupied. They are not there, and they will not show up for a few days: it’s …
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Simple Advice Toward Stability In Your Finances.
In our lifetime, making mistakes is unavoidable. Although the consequences of our mistakes can be hurtful, there are opportunities to grow and improve. As John Maxwell says, evaluated failures are sources of wisdom. However, it’s …
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Signs You Can Afford a Mortgage.
Are you thinking about buying your first home? If so, you are certainly feeling excited about this new step in your life. I know because I was in your shoes not too long ago. But …
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Broke No More!
I was having a conversation with an acquaintance recently and they had given up hope that they could ever be in a better financial position. In fact, this person said that they would be broke …
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Finding the Motivation to Keep Saving.
Financial stability can never be achieved without savings. It is a nonnegotiable. Even when it’s not already a habit, most of us get to a point in our lives where we need to save money. …
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Bargains Can Be A Well Disguised Trap.
The dictionary describes ‘bargain’ as a thing or service bought or offered for sale at a cheaper price than it usually is. Even, without the dictionary explanation, we all know what bargains are and when …
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Don’t go bust going back-to-school: 5 ways to make summer job cash last.
***Guest Post*** As summer comes to a close and the fall semester begins, college students are feeling the crunch. Hours previously spent making money are now devoted to attending lectures and tackling homework. But just …
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Financial Moves You Must Make In July!
It’s July. We are more than halfway through 2018 and in a blink of an eye, it will be December. Just a few months ago, we were setting goals for the year and establishing our …
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Are You Prepared For A Working Nomad Lifestyle?
***This article is a collaborative guest post. You may have recently left college, been taking a sabbatical from work or found yourself at another life crossroad, and you may only have one thing on your …
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Financial Lessons They Should Teach In School.
All over the world, kids are taught to go to school, study to get good grades so they can land a good job to make a good income to be successful. Unless you grew up …
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Do’s and Don’ts When Buying Your Next Car.
So, you are looking to buy a new car. With so many different makes and models to choose from, and so many different places whereby you can purchase a vehicle, there is a lot to …
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What Does The Perfect Mortgage Applicant Look Like?
In a recent article, I shared with you tips for your first day of homeownership. It is a very exciting day as it translates into a new chapter in your life, at least for most …
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Cash Is Your Pilot. Credit Must Be Your Wing-man.
12 years ago when I moved to the USA, the idea of buying a car on credit or financing a big purchase was foreign to. Where I’m from and from the experiences I lived through …
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Are You As In Control Of Your Finances As You Should Be?
When it comes to money, it’s always good to know that you’re in control. No matter how much you earn or what kind of financial situation you’re in right now, you’ll always want to be …
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Preparing for Financial Stability in 2017
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… There are many reasons why this statement exists. In my opinion, one of those reasons is that the end of the year is a great opportunity, a …
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Navigating this holiday season on a budget and without financial stress.
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… Since I was a little kid, I loved the season of the holidays. Obviously as a kid, you look forward to playing with your Christmas gifts, but …
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How to use your budget as your financial GPS
A few weeks ago I drove to Peoria, IL for a leadership conference with some business partners and friends. From Germantown, MD, it is a solid twelve hours drive. We decided to leave at ten …
