Give To Get

  Today I have a new, old storyline.  Several media outlets I follow spent time with the topic back in September but I decided to wait.  Sure, the story may have had a short shelf life, or it could age like a fine wine – getting better and more interesting with the passage of time. Fortunately it was the later, and now it is ready.  The proper weight and balance have been achieved and the current...

Goal Setting – February 2010

Introduction So January is down… when did that happen?  2010 is already 1/12 complete.  Have you accomplished 1/12 of your goals for the year? Hey, it’s a fair question and to be honest with you, I have not.  I guess it’s part excuse and part explanation, but I’ve been snowed under at work in a way that I did not anticipate.  That’s a good thing, job security is what...

Debt Sucks!

  This article was written by Steven, author of Hundred Goals, a blog about achieving your goals while managing your finances. Steven writes about his journey of traveling the world and working towards completing a life list of 100+ goals, including skydiving and becoming debt free. Sign up for email updates and be sure to join him and hundreds of other readers on the Hundred Goals Facebook Page! …and...

Financial Infidelity

  So, when was the last time you cheated on your spouse?  What?  It’s a fair question, no need to get all bent out of shape.  We all cheat on our spouses from time to time.  Heck, I know I’ve done it twice, at least that I can recall.  Some folks consider it sport or simply a normal way of life.  That’s just how some households roll. Now to be sure, I am not talking about marital infidelity. ...

Help, I’ve Fallen Off My Snowball

I hear that the road paved with good intentions leads to nowhere good, and having missed a turn along the way, that’s where my budget snowball was heading. Long story short – I’ve written plenty about the details already and don’t want to bore the regulars – I’ve fallen off my snowball.  The good thing is that I do know how to get back up, and now firmly (or nearly so) on my feet, muscle...

7 Steps To Destroying Your Credit, With Style

  Today we have a guest post from Certified Financial Planner Joel Ohman who runs the site Credit Card Chaser.  Joel has been a frequent commenter on this site and I find that he always brings an interesting point of view to the  discussion. I know the material below is no exception as Joel, tongue firmly planted in check, shares how we can destroy our credit ratings.  Hey, sometimes you learn...