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The Road to a Million: How Much You Need to Save to Get to One Million Dollars and More

March 25, 2021

A million dollars used to be the end of the rainbow in personal finance. It literally meant that you were a “millionaire.” You had made it financially and would never have to worry about money again providing you maintained your spending habits that got you to a million in the first place. However, due to inflation, a million dollars today is not what it used to be. But it’s still a lot of money and a very worthy financial goal.

The Checking Account Overdraft and Taking Complete Accountability

March 22, 2021

My morning routine Monday through Saturday is eerily consistent. Wake up early, eat breakfast, read a few articles, and then get to writing before the rest of the day. I’m usually done by the time my family is out of bed.

When It Makes Sense to Invest in Education

March 18, 2021

Education is everywhere. There is formal education like college and graduate school, vocational schools, personal growth books, courses, seminars, and much more. There are so many choices—it can be confusing and overwhelming. Many people end up going to college but then stop their education after that.

How to Never Make a Car Payment Again

March 15, 2021

The average car payment for a new car in the United States is $563 per month, with the average term 70 months according to a recent article on Lendingtree.com. That’s 70 months, or almost six years of $563 car payments. For a family with two cars, multiply that number by two and you’ve got $1,126 per month!

What if you Sold Your Debt Instead of Paying it Off?

March 11, 2021

Americans have a lot of consumer debt. In my last blog about debt payoff systems, I cited a recent study by WalletHub that found Americans began 2020 in more than one trillion of credit card debt.

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Debt Snowball, Debt Avalanche, or Hybrid Method—Which Should You Choose?

March 8, 2021

We have a lot of consumer debt in the United States. A lot. In a recent study by WalletHub, Americans began 2020 in more than one trillion of credit card debt. The same study indicated that the average credit card debt per household was almost $8,000. And that was down from 2019 numbers.

The Simple Pleasures

March 4, 2021

My wife and I took our two daughters to get burgers and ice cream at the mall on a Friday evening. With restaurants being closed on and off over the past year, we haven’t been out to eat as much as we used to. Not that we used to eat out all the time, but we’d go out to eat once every week or two.

How to Talk With Your Partner About Money—Without Arguing

March 1, 2021

Money is the number one thing couples argue about according to this article in Business Insider. It’s also frequently cited as one of the top causes of divorce. It’s not money that is necessarily the problem—it’s the way we talk, think, and communicate about money.

5 Ways to Control the Impact of Inflation

February 25, 2021

As a little kid I can remember my grandparents reminiscing about the good old days and how much things used to cost. A pack of candy used to cost a nickel. A new car was a couple thousand dollars and they actually purchased their house for under $20,000.

5 Ways to Make More in Your Career WITHOUT Having to Switch Jobs

February 22, 2021

You really like your job and don’t want to leave. You’re intelligent, motivated, good with people, and have a lot of job skills most employers covet. Problem is, your current position does not pay what you could be making with your skill set.

MINDSET

The Road to a Million: How Much You Need to Save to Get to One Million Dollars and More

The Checking Account Overdraft and Taking Complete Accountability

When It Makes Sense to Invest in Education

How to Never Make a Car Payment Again

What if you Sold Your Debt Instead of Paying it Off?

Debt Snowball, Debt Avalanche, or Hybrid Method—Which Should You Choose?

The Simple Pleasures

How to Talk With Your Partner About Money—Without Arguing

5 Ways to Control the Impact of Inflation

5 Ways to Make More in Your Career WITHOUT Having to Switch Jobs

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