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Happy Easter!
When I was growing up, Easter was a holy day.
We always dressed well, but our clothes were generally made by our mom rather than purchased from a pricey boutique. As an adult, I can appreciate the dresses but at the time, they meant that I had to sit “like a lady” for most of [...]
8 Great Recession Buster Ideas For Now and Later
8 Great Recession Buster Ideas For Now and Later
1. We get into the habit of buying certain brands in certain sizes, but we need to pay attention to unit prices. For example: On average, 6 oz cups of yogurt cost about 50% more than 32oz containers. If you’re headed out or need to pack a [...]
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Your Steps to Financial Success in 2010
Your Steps to Financial Success in 2010
How to Put Your 2009 Bad Spending Habits Behind You
1. Forgive Yourself – Don’t beat yourself up about your over-spending around the holidays or in 2009. Forgive yourself and focus on a fresh start.
2. Create Different Patterns and Values-Based Goals – If your values and goals aren’t aligned, there [...]
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Love Letter
Love Letter
As someone who’s been married for only six years, I’m constantly looking to those that have been in the game a little longer for wisdom. I recently had the pleasure of talking to such a woman who shared details a love letter from her husband. As she spoke of the content, I could feel [...]
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Find the Money to Make Financial Goals Reality
Find the Money to Make Financial Goals Reality
As I began to deliver a speech to a group of my peers at my 20th college reunion this past weekend, I listed the things that I’d be covering in my presentation.
When I got to number four, “Find the Money to Make Goals Reality”, I heard a faint, [...]
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I finally understand why people don’t open financial statements and it has nothing to do with the market.
I finally understand why people don’t open financial statements and it has nothing to do with the market.
I had a long chat with a friend yesterday and since then I’ve been thinking about how much she’s has evolved.
We met shortly after she finished college. She always been good at saving and even then she had [...]
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I finally understand why people don't open financial statements and it has nothing to do with the market.
I finally understand why people don’t open financial statements and it has nothing to do with the market.
I had a long chat with a friend yesterday and since then I’ve been thinking about how much she’s has evolved.
We met shortly after she finished college. She always been good at saving and even then she had [...]
Too Much Stuff
Too Much Stuff
We’ve been blessed with incredibly generous friends and family but I never realized just how generous they were until our son was born.
These wonderful people have given our son far more gifts than we can keep track of and saved us thousands of dollars. We appreciate the generosity and realize that the gifts [...]
Graduation 2011