What Oprah Can Teach Us About Financial Freedom
Instead of telling yourself that you can’t do something, look at all that you have going for you and remember: You are the only one who limits you from getting what you want. And that includes achieving financial freedom.
The Reason People Fail at Debt Reduction
The truth is most people already know how to eliminate debt, but lack the motivation to begin this intimidating process. Eliminating debt isn’t about knowing how; it’s about being motivated enough to make it happen.
Money Quiz: Know What You Know
While my money quiz identifies your current Money IQ it is not a test of intelligence, nor is it about passing or failing. It will serve as a guide for you as you journey on your path toward achieving financial freedom.
Did I Really Want That? Why We Buy What We Don’t Need
It’s time to resist the influence of advertising, manage your money, and make purchases based on your priorities. It’s your money, be your own financial expert and start by following this spending tip.
Know Your Investment Options
I offer my investment advice through my money book and website to help people as they navigate their finances and become empowered to take control of their money. And my advice (time-tested and proven by my personal success and the success of those who have taken my investment advice) is free!
Do You Really Need More Money?
In my book about managing your money, Money Smart, I write about maximizing your money to its full potential. Here are 7 key steps from the book to change the way you think about spending your money to help you make your current income level work. Each one individually has the potential to make a big difference, and together they can transform your personal finances.
Something More Important than Debt Reduction
Expect the unexpected. Saving for an emergency fund is one of the smartest things anyone can do, even before debt reduction.
Calculating the Path to Financial Freedom
Why do I refer to the financial calculator as both a retirement calculator and a financial freedom calculator? Well, because I challenge the notion (as I hope you will) that you must wait until you’re sixty-five before you can live the life you truly desire. Instead, I encourage you to replace the “R”-word, retirement, with two new ones: financial freedom.
The Rules of Spending Wisely: Financial Literacy Essentials (3 of 3)
Last week, I talked about the Rules of Money, and where there is money there is SPENDING. We couldn’t get through Financial Literacy Month without talking about how we spend our hard earned cash. If you want to do well financially, there is a sure-fire way to do it. Spend your money wisely. Remember, one […]
The Rules of Spending Wisely: Financial Literacy Essentials (2 of 3)
Last week, I talked about the Rules of Money, and where there is money there is SPENDING. We couldn’t get through Financial Literacy Month without talking about how we spend our hard earned cash. If you want to do well financially, there is a sure-fire way to do it. Spend your money wisely. Remember, one […]