Recently I was interviewed by Mint.com and as I did this interview I came across 3 underlying financial lessons that cost me thousands of dollars over the years. I’ll admit these mistakes were brutally painful. Their isn’t a day that I wish I could have taken back the things I’ve done wrong with my finances….
When it comes to improving your finances there are a lot of different ways to go about doing this. One that has worked well for me was starting this blog. Starting this blog has helped me pay off my credit card debt, and save extra cash on the side. More than that I’ve been able…
In this episode of The Stumble Forward Podcast I’ll be covering the 6 most important tips to doing your estate planning and avoiding probate court. Back a few years ago I actually did this with my own financial situation after seeing a movie that really moved me emotionally to take action. In this movie a…
You might have decided to lose weight and get fit or quit smoking. Or maybe you’ve decided to cut down on your drinking or spend more time with family. These are some of the most commonly-made new year’s resolutions – but maybe you should consider making some financial resolutions to help you to prosper in…
Personal finances are a function of several factors. Increasing income and cutting costs have obvious benefits to our balance sheets. However, what about your money psychology? Your money psychology could be a barrier to reaching many financial goals. This extends to retirement savings, debt reduction or funding a child’s education. Whatever the goals may be,…
Now that we’ve entered 2014, it’s time to put a few New Year’s resolutions into action. For many, saving money is a popular tenacity. From selling belongings you no longer want or need, to saving on expensive energy bills, there are a number of ways to cut cost in 2014. Here are a few of…
Everyone can use a financial tune-up, but where do you start? According to a Gallup Poll (November 2013), only 34 percent of Americans prepare a monthly budget. This entails a detailed, written budget done monthly; here is where you start. Tip 1 – Make a Budget There’s no way to improve your financial situation unless…
When you have a problem financially and need money to get yourself back on your feet, there are several options open to you. Some of them you may not have heard of, while others you may be aware of. Deciding which options are best for you depend upon your particular financial situation as well as…
Most people care a lot about their finances. After all, the amount of money people have has a significant effect on their quality of life. As a result, they often think about what they should do to have a stable financial future. What’s also important, however, is what things you don’t do that might have…
The holiday season is a special time of the year. While it may be alright to overindulge on some extra sweets at the holiday parties, it is not the time of year to overindulge in spending. If you are not very careful, you may not even realize until your January credit card bills start to…