Credit cards and other debt are a massive problem for a lot of people. In fact, most people that have debt don’t believe they will ever get it paid off in their lifetime. Consumer debt is a multi-trillion dollar problem that keeps people in bondage, affects relationships, and limits the freedom live your life on your […]
Financial Bondage
Top 10 Money Myths That Keep You in Financial Bondage
Money myths are a tricky thing. Many times they are passed down and reinforced by people we trust such as parents or friends. These people usually mean well, but they don’t always have their facts straight. Unfortunately, most people who perpetuate these myths about money are broke (or close to it). So today, I’m going […]
Western Sky Personal Loans- Don’t Let the Sky Fall on You
Western Sky personal loans- have you seen the advertisements? As I was doing research for a post on payday loans, I ran across the Western Sky Financial website. I had seen the ads for these personal loans on TV for the last year or so, but hadn’t paid much attention since I teach people to avoid […]
20 Simple Ways to Curb Impulse Buying for Good
Impulse buying always seems fun when you’re doing it. You see something you like, you buy it, and you get that little thrill that comes along with getting something you didn’t have before. However, impulse buying can be a big problem for some people. It’s really easy to get caught up in an impulse purchase […]
When You’re Going Through Hell, Don’t Stop! 8 Ways to Overcome Difficult Circumstances
“If you’re going through hell, don’t stop”. I’ve heard this quote, attributed to Winston Churchill, probably a million times, and I believe it’s excellent advice. I’ve used this advice through a few difficult circumstances in my life, some of them worse than others. I bet you have too. From losing my dad to Alzheimer’s, to […]
More is Not Always Better- 6 Ways Debt Limits You Financially
In this blog I almost always advocate that having more is always better. More money, more from your career, more from your relationships, and more from life in general are all good things. But since this blog is primarily focused on getting out of debt and living a debt free lifestyle, there is obviously one […]