I've only lived here in Honolulu for about two months now and I've made a few casual acquaintances, but no true buddies, pals, or best friends. This isn't meant to be a post to gain your sympathy... far from it, but I am wondering how you've dealt with this situation.
You're obviously reading a personal finance blog in which...
Other side of the fence articles are one's in which I take the opposing viewpoint of another blogger or popular belief. It may stir up the pot a little, but healthy debate is something that benefits everyone as we learn from it.
Below are some of the articles in which I talk about the "Other Side of the Fence."
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"Never borrow money to pay for something that goes down in value."
Those are the words or personal finance advice from Seth Godin, one of the greatest marketers of our time.
Seth brings up a really good point that is often overlooked. It highlights the concept of good debt versus bad debt perfectly. If you're borrowing for things that...
As I was counting inventory at work today it hit me like a ton of bricks. What I do at work is directly related to my own life. The same processes, functions, and systems a business uses can be overlapped into your own personal life. The business of life is exactly like the business of… well… business.
If you’re great...
Afraid to take the leap and quit? Wondering if you'll be considered a failure if you do? Don't worry, quitting isn't nearly as bad as it sounds and is completely necessary in life if you'd like to become a winner.
Quitting is simply admitting defeat by saying to yourself:
"I'm not good at this, it's not going anywhere, and...
How often do you try to do more than one thing at once? For me, it's almost every time I sit down in front of my computer. I have music going on in the background, perhaps watching a review or video on youtube, while trying to write an article and every so often I'm glancing over at...
Creating a debt repayment worksheet is a great way to get all your debts in one place so that you can easily track them and understand what you owe. It's nothing too challenging, but a great tool in bringing to light your debts. It's also one of the first things you may want to do when on...
"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"-English Proverb-
Often the hardest step to take when getting out of debt is the first one. It's not any more challenging in terms of work or sacrifice, but it's going to be the biggest mental challenge you'll have on your journey to getting out of debt.
"I have learned...
Today's personal finance blogger interview is with W of Well-Heeled. Well-Heeled Blog is a personal finance blog on savvy living which includes building a solid financial foundation for tomorrow while enjoying life today.
Read below to learn more about W's experiences as a blogger and her own financial journey.
Is well heeled your first blog? How did you originally...
I recently took a glance over the book The Five Lessons a Millionaire Taught Me by Richard Paul Evans. Within the first couple minutes I gathered that the book was 88 pages of common personal finance advice. Don't get me wrong, it's a great book for those who aren't familiar with personal finance concepts, such as pay...
