Many people were never taught how money works and have dug themselves into a deep financial hole without realizing it. We all have our own money story. Some are about how we got into debt. Some are about why we can’t make more money. Some are about how we can’t talk about money with our [...]

Now that you’ve written down your monthly expenses, I’m sure you have started to see spending areas in which you can cut back. Remember, when you are getting out of debt, it is imperative to make short-term, temporary sacrifices now so that you can win financially long-term. Everyone’s situation is different, and everyone has different [...]

By now, you are fully aware that when you are in debt and struggling to make minimum payments, sacrifices are inevitable. You MUST do what you can to earn more money, cut your expenses, and aggressively pay off your debt. Get a second or third job, sell some items, or ask your manager for that [...]

Many individuals and families find setting a budget to be a daunting task and can’t seem to keep a budget intact for very long. The key to not feeling trapped and bossed around by a spreadsheet is to consider it a ‘spending plan’. YOU get to determine where your money goes! Spend your money by [...]

Today’s blog is a reflective exercise to acknowledge what is going well and not so well with your finances. If you’re not in a place where you can write your answers now, please consider your answers to these questions until you can complete the exercise fully.To get started on your debt-free journey, it’s really important [...]

In order to get where we want to go, we need to get really specific about our desired outcome. Getting out of debt is just like losing weight – you need a plan, and you must follow it. No matter how fancy or scientific your weight loss plan is, losing weight the healthy way comes [...]

I’m thrilled to have my article How to Create Your Millionaire Mindset appear on Melinda Emerson’s SmallBizLady site. Here is the beginning of the article: 1.  The first step to creating your millionaire mindset is writing down the lessons you’ve learned on your journey. If you’re like most of us, you’re probably not too happy [...]

If you are struggling with money and need help with money management, then it’s likely that these financial issues could be causing relationship stress. Dealing with money problems (or, most likely, not dealing with them) is a major factor leading to divorce in this country. Learn how to speak with your partner on a regular [...]

Regardless of income, we all deserve to enjoy the holiday season with friends and family. Start to plan out your holiday budget now so that you don’t find yourself digging out of more than snow this January! Here are some ideas to get you off on the right track to responsible spending and joyful sharing! [...]