How To Defend Against 7 Sneaky Sales Tactics

Today we have a guest post from the Car Negotiation Coach who takes a break from discussing car negotiation strategies and reveals how to combat common sales ploys.   Whether you’re buying a car,  jewelry, mattresses, or a big screen TV, you’ll most certainly be going head to head with a professional salesman.  Unfortunately for you, these folks practice selling every day.  In order to get...

Goal Setting – May 2010

Introduction I think the picture captures the spirit of this month’s update… running along a lonely patch of highway, a good distance from the start but still a long way from the finish.  I have lots of ground to cover and even some ground to make up.  How about you.  Are you crushing or cursing your goals?  I’ve been doing a little of both!    Context Setting for New...

Baby Step Two, DONE!

Success has been achieved!  A mountain has been scaled and a once inconceivable objective is now marked done and DONE! Debt is largely accepted as normal and we’re so easily swept into that mentality.  Often we’re so numbed to debt as normal that thoughts of getting out of it don’t surface until it’s too late.  Getting out of debt then becomes an impossible task.  It is overwhelming. ...

Baby Step Seven – Save, Invest, and Get Rich

Welcome back to my continuing break down of Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps.  These are the steps he teaches in his books, and radio and TV shows to millions willing to listen and follow his advice. I personally find these steps simple and easy to follow but also elegant and effective. In previous installments I covered: Baby Step 1 – $1000 Emergency Fund Baby Step 2 – Pay-Off Debt Smallest Balance...

Sallie Mae Can’t Count

I’ve shared before my opinion on handling frustrating customer service situations – rather than try to reason with a script reading, non-thinker in a cube half way across the country (perhaps half way around the world), if I’m materially aggravated, I’ll draft a letter to the CEO.  Admittedly my results have been mixed.  The CEO from Six Flags was wildly dismissive, and the CEO from U-Haul...

Baby Step Six – Pay-Off the House

Welcome back to my continuing break down of Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps.  These are the steps he teaches in his books, and radio and TV shows to millions willing to listen and follow his advice. I personally find these steps simple and easy to follow but also elegant and effective. In previous installments I covered: Baby Step 1 – $1000 Emergency Fund Baby Step 2 – Pay-Off Debt Smallest Balance...

Goal Setting – April 2010

Introduction Hey Team, I’m a little late putting this one in motion.  Last week took an unexpected turn but I’m not complaining. My goal-based activity is move along but at a slower clip.  I need to get started or I’m going to embarass myself.  How are you doing??  Context Setting for New Readers – Welcome! On this site, I’ve invested considerable time sharing, exploring,...