The 3 N’s of Success is the fourteenth in a series of articles to help you reach your goal. What are your goals? I know you thought about it! You know, it is your dream, wish or resolution you made! Before you can get to where you want to be, you need to know where you are going. You wouldn’t get on a bus, train or plane without knowing where it ...
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Friday Night Links: Bank Edition
I do not often talk about my bank because I have a very long relationship and know how to leverage that to get what I want. I am not slamming credit unions either, but you have to read the whole story to find out. This is not a rant about fees or anything like that. I routinely pay bills online because it is easy, save on postage and they ...
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Friday Night Links: Makeover Edition
Do you need a makeover? Should you replace your wardrobe? My wife says I am stuck in the sixties and she is not referring to my age. She was referring to the 1960s. Yes, I still wear button down shirts, polo shirts, tee shirts, jeans, khakis and navy blazers. I still think that the 1960s was the best time for music, fashion and student ...
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Invest Your Tax Refund or Send It to Me!
Invest your tax refund or send it to me! It is all about choices. What are you going to do? I know some will pay down debt, add to savings or fund an IRA. If you are going to go out and spend it on dinner, clothes, electronic toys or something that will break, wear out or finished in an hour, you can always send it to me! What choice will you ...
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Friday Night Links: Super Bowl Edition
Friday Night Links Super Bowl Edition is the biggest event of the year. It has become an event and everybody is watching one way or another. This is Super Bowl XLVI and I think I have seen every one of them! I am old enough to remember the first Super Bowl. To go back further, I remember watching some of the games before they were nationally ...
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25 Money Saving Tips, I Use
These are 25 money saving tips, I use daily/weekly/monthly and they work! I learned at a very early age that I needed to save my money to get the things I wanted. Notice, I said the things I wanted. My parents provided the things I needed! Previously, I wrote “10 Changes Can Make Millions” and I thought I would share some more. Start making ...
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Protecting your home when on holiday: top tips
Whatever kind of neighborhood you live in, you will want to protect your home while you are away from it. Should you be embarking on a big holiday in the coming weeks and months and you find yourself away from the house for two weeks or more, there are a number of things you can do to ensure that things are exactly the same as you left them when ...
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Common Credit Score Misconceptions
Want to start your year with a good credit score? That is an excellent idea! While you are sorting out your finances, try to start a savings plan for the future by putting money away into an ISA account. One of the main perks of an ISA account is its tax benefits. ...
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How I Cut My Expenses?
How I cut my expenses may provide some insight how to save money. Some people would call me cheap! Others may say I am frugal! I think of myself as value conscious! I hate to spend more money for something than I need to. My approach may cause you to rethink how you spend your money! ...
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Things You Need to Know To Attain Financial Freedom
Is it possible to attain financial freedom in today's world? The truth is that it is. However, as with most things in life, attaining financial freedom requires effort and a plan of action. One of the first things to do when getting your finances in order is to look over your bills and make plans for the future. ...
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