It seems to me that I mainly get people with some solid financial experience on here, and because of this I’m guessing most people who post here will answer: “I opened my account on (date) and currently it has a balance of (amount) but when all my outstanding checks clear it really has a balance of […]

Over the long weekend I took time off, unplugged the computer, shut myself indoors, and I organized.
 I have lots of stuff that I’d just been putting off and piling up, then shoving it into a box somewhere and starting new piles that got shoved into subsequent boxes.
I’m not the best person for organizing by any […]

Well, it’s that time again.  Let’s look at last month’s goals, see where we stack up, and then discuss goals for this month.

40 posts was an ambitious goal, and it really drained my mental energy, I only achieved 32 posts, not what I would like.  The quality of some posts suffered too because of the […]

      This is a guest post from Jamie over at PaidTwice.  She has some good things to say in this article, I suggest you take some notes :)  In case you were wondering, I’m at historic Lambeau Field in Green Bay, WI.
I’ve been thinking and talking about getting out of debt for a long time. Especially […]

Really
In the scope of a family, goals are a good thing to set, and a good thing to prioritize, but they are not important and should not dictate every decision.  There are things that trump goals like medical emergencies, accidents, natural disasters, etc. that always should take precedence over your goals to say, own a […]

“I like your attitude!”
This is boss speak for, “Don’t screw up, I have to recommend someone for a promotion and right now you’re it.”  Attitude can influence all kinds of things.  Whether it be your job, home, spending habits, mood, creativity, etc. the attitude that you have towards a situation will set a tone for how […]

Today it’s time to think big… really big.  We’re thinking about your family and what the future holds for them vs. what you would want the future to hold for them.  We’re talking about Ginormously Audacious Goals, pictures of prosperity that will make other people GAG when you speak of them.
For example:  One person wants […]

Successful people have known that solid scheduling is a big key to performing well in business for years.  They utilize elaborate scheduling devices like PDAs and secretaries (they are elaborate… trust me) to keep themselves on-track throughout the day, cramming as much work as possible into their time at the office.  Why do they do this?
Everyone’s Time is […]

Well, July is finally over, and I thought that now would be a great time to post some of my family and finance related pros and cons of my own life, since July saw a lot of transition
Pros: 

My family’s net worth increased by almost $1000 from the month previously.  This is due mainly to our aggressive repayment […]

When making a financial plan, there is a major key that will above all other things ensure it’s success or failure.  That key is stickiness.  How well will the plan stick with you for the long term?  Here are 5 ways to make your plan sticky.