You’ve buckled down, and you’re doing it. You’re pumped. You’re working hard, you’re making progress, and then something happens. Some road block gets in your way. It might be a crunch for time, it might be a relative passing, it might be a landlord raising the rent, it could be a bad step and a […]
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There was a while there while all the media talked about was the debt ceiling. And for good reason, since it was a point of contention that our lawmakers in Congress had trouble finding a compromise (that was an understatement). The Republicans wanted to address spending issues before raising the debt ceiling, and the Democrats
Now That the Government is Back On… What Happened With the Debt Ceiling? Read More »
How do you feel about addictive substances? Should they be banned? Outlawed? Shanghai-ed? Maybe you’re cool with it — “it’s groovy, baby”. Before I trigger any nostalgia fests, let me clear things up: I’m not talking about illegal substances. But just because it’s legal, that doesn’t mean it’s good for you Well, obviously, right?
Don’t Deny It, You Know You Like Caffeine Read More »
It’s quite frustrating when you have a great idea — but you don’t write it down. Then later, when you actually have time to think about it, you can’t remember what it was. D’oh! Sometimes it’s due to laziness, and sometimes it’s busy-ness. But whenever you don’t write down your ideas, you can just assume
Your Latest Idea Could Be Huge – Do This So You Won’t Forget It! Read More »
“What if he thinks I look fat?” “What if she thinks I’m awkward?” “What if I’m not smart enough to get an A?” “What if I can’t get the project done before the deadline?” “What if ______?” What if… you stopped asking ‘what if’? Whoa, I know that may sound crazy. And I’m not
A Simple Technique to Avoid the Dreaded “What if…” Read More »
Alright, it’s time for more budgeting tips. Make sure you’ve already started your own budget, and that you are comfortable reviewing your transactions. What else is there? Well, a big part of your budget should be savings (ideally). Let’s see what you can do to save money. This is Where Budgeting 101 Comes In
Budgeting 102: How to Save Money & Pay Yourself First Read More »
