Eliminating Debt
Articles and posts on eliminating debt and saving money.
14 Components of a Strong Financial Plan
Becoming a millionaire requires planning, it’s not going to happen by accident. You’re going to need a plan that will put you on the road to becoming a millionaire. In this post I’ll go over what Dave Ramsey recommends are the major components of a healthy financial plan. Read more…
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My Money Market Emergency Fund
One of the steps in the “getting our of debt plan” is to set aside $1000 as an emergency fund. What exactly is an emergency fund? Well, it’s your hedge against Murphy’s Law. As you try to get our of debt emergencies will occur. Car repairs, medical, etc. The emergency fund covers those incidents and prevents you from using credit cards. So what do you do with your emergency fund? Money Market Account? Read more…
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$7200 Less Debt
Getting out of debt is a big personal goal of mine. My wife and I have made a conscience effort since early March of this year to apply as much of our income towards debt. Since March we have eliminated $7200 in debt. Read more…
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Can You Become a No-Sweat Millionaire
Becoming a millionaire doesn’t require a lot of sweat if you ask Brian O’Reilly. Mr. O’ Reilly is destined to become a millionaire by the time he is forty. His story should be an inspiration to those who want to become a millionaire, but don’t want to work up a sweat doing it. Read more…
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The Dreaded Cashflow Budget and Why You Need One
Whenever someone mentions the word budget, instantly, an expression of fear, confusion, and exasperation can be seen on those who hear it. Creating and maintaining a budget can appear to be a daunting task. It doesn’t have to be that way if you follow a few simple tips.
John Maxwell (a well respected author and speaker) once said ” A budget is you telling your money where to go instead of wondering where it went”. It cannot be stated any more simple than that. Before that paycheck comes in you should know where your money is going to be spent. My wife and I use what is known as “zero based budgeting”. Read more…
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Money Management Skills For A New Millenium
4 Reasons why it is so hard to manage your money today and what to do about it.
Have you ever noticed how personal money management has a feel of dieting to it? Not only is there the challenge of knowing what method will work for you, but more significantly, what method will bring a long-term, sustainable, satisfying lifestyle change for you. Read more…
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10 Ways To Save $50 Per Month
Saving money and cutting expenses is vital to helping you reach financial independence. There are many ways to save money by eliminating small expenses. Once you add them all up they amount to huge savings. Here is a list of 10 ways to save $50 per month. Read more…
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Crushing Credit Card Debt
How much do YOU owe on your credit cards?
The average American family is now over $7000 in debt just on their credit cards. That debt generates an interest charge of over $105 each month if your card charges the average 18%. If you have missed a payment or made a late payment (even by one day!), you may be paying up to 27% interest or over $157 each month. Read more…
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