January 24, 2012
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The process of budgeting is a circular process. First you make a budget, then you track spending, then you refine your budget, and it keeps going. This process allows us to refine our spending habits and cut excess expenses and [...]
January 19, 2012
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The first step in meeting your financial goals is to discover your financial values. It is possible that you may not know how you feel about and treat money. I tried to come up with a set of exercises to [...]
January 17, 2012
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Making a plan to eliminate debt can be a simple yet complex exercise. The principles are simple, but the work can be complex at times. It breaks down into three parts:
Listing all your debts including their interest rate, amount owned, [...]
January 14, 2012
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The Keep-It-Simple Finances system is about acknowledging where you are financially, and then making a plan to get to where you want to be.
Net Worth Analysis
To find where you stand conduct a net worth analysis. In a net worth [...]
January 2, 2012
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The Richest Man in Babylon is a parable of sound personal financial management. I decided to share what I have learned from the book.
The Richest Man in Babylon is a series of stories. The stories in the book are:
The Man [...]
November 26, 2011
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Emergencies come large and small. The best way to deal with them is to be prepared. Being prepared is simple, and inexpensive once you know how. Continue reading
November 16, 2011
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November 16, 2011
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Christmas will be here soon, and it can be a hit to our budgets. Time spent with family, or serving others enhance the spirit of the season, and bring happiness and joy into our lives. The Christmas season is a time of the year to connect with others in our communities, and to be better people. Continue reading