You may find yourself asking a question: “How do I raise kids who respect money and responsibly?” Here’s how to not spoil your kids with money.
Rein in Emotional Spending for the Holidays
Emotional spending for the holidays is one of the biggest money traps this time of year. But you can create a joyful holiday without going into a financial hole.
Are You Being Cheap With Yourself?
Much of Dave Ramsey’s advice is solid, but particular pieces of Dave’s advice can be damaging to your long-term financial well-being and enjoyment of life.
What’s Wrong with Gazelle Intensity?
If you’re familiar with Financial Peace University (FPU), you know all about gazelle intensity. It’s Dave Ramsey‘s method for getting out of debt fast. You run away from debt with the intensity of a gazelle in the Serengeti fleeing from a hungry cheetah. In practical terms, it means you cut your spending to the bone for a period of months …
What Happens to my Debt When I Die?
What happens to my debt when I die? Does it just go away? Or will my family be responsible to pay it for me? The answer depends on a few factors, including the type of debt, if you have any assets when you die, and if you’re legally married or not. We generally don’t like to dwell on the fact …
More Than Fifty Shades of Gray
There are more than fifty shades of gray when it comes to money, because each person’s financial situation is unique and complex. Earlier this month I sent out a daily series of emails, entitled “The Top 10 Money Mistakes You Might Be Making,” which I’ve compiled HERE. I received several interesting responses directly from you, my dear readers. A bookkeeper …
Bouncing Back From Financial Rock Bottom
Bouncing back from financial rock bottom isn’t easy and I know it from personal experience! In this podcast episode of Your Money, Your Wealth with Joe Anderson, CFP and Big Al Clopine, CPA, I tell others how they can rescue themselves from financial rock bottom! (My portion of the show starts at the 11 minute mark.) CLICK HERE TO LISTEN! How …
4 Money Books to Read This Summer
Is there anything better than reading a great book poolside, with a fruity drink in hand? I think not! When most of us think “summer reading,” it’s usually light, fun, or romantic stories. But here are four money books to read that will majorly boost your financial IQ while soaking in the sun. I promise you, these reads are anything …
Respect Your Money (Video)
If you want to have MORE money, you need to respect the money you already have! Are you respecting your money? Here are some signs that you’re disrespecting your money: Your cash is wadded up and disorganized. You have loose change accumulating in your car and in various places around your house. You rarely, if ever, cash it in. You …
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