We all want more money, but we all also HATE hearing (reading) about how important it is to budget. The same tired messages of ‘pay yourself first’ and ‘save for a rainy day’ are downright maddening. Ugh. The truth is, saving can be hard. I mean honestly, how on earth am I really supposed to take care of my living expenses, pay for my adult responsibilities (here’s looking at … [Read more...]
Why Saving Isn’t Good for Your Money
I have a favorite uncle. I consider him a mentor. When I tell him that I love him, the other end of the phone goes quiet. I know he is blushing. That’s just how Caribbean old school men do. I love and I understand it. Well, one day, I called him to tell him how I was progressing in life, especially when it came to my finances. I was trying to impress my uncle by telling him how … [Read more...]