Sometimes it appears hopeless. Who has gotten tired of living paycheck to paycheck, avoiding creditor phone calls, or robbing Peter to pay Paul? Feeling overwhelmed is natural, but we can tame our finances. Use the following financial principles to help you get started down the road toward financial prosperity. Find Your Joy Every day corporate America tells us that … [Read more...]
Why the Family Vacation Should Not Be Your Top Priority
You’re probably thinking ‘The Travelin Diva’ has lost her mind, but it’s totally the opposite. I want us all to be debt free so we can travel the world stress free and take advantage of all the tips, deals and fabulous destinations that we share here on BMWK. Before you start saving for that trip to Martinique there are a few things to do first. Recently I was watching … [Read more...]
Money Monday: How Do You Deal With Awkward Money Moments
You've just spent the evening watching your companions gobble down steak and red wine, while all you've eaten is a salad and some lemonade. Of course, when the bill arrives they suggest splitting it evenly. Do you? A) Go along, telling yourself never again will you spend another evening with these people. B) Pretend like you didn't hear their nonsense and ask the waiter to … [Read more...]
Money Monday: How To Make New Year’s Resolutions That Last
It's that time of year again when we vow to live differently in 2012. As January rolls around New Year's resolutions are the hot news item. And while it may seem that setting resolutions is an exercise in futility, clinical psychologist Dr. John Norcross explains that New Year's resolutions may be more helpful than we think. According to longitudinal studies performed by his … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Uncovering Your Money Demons Is Key To A Financially Successful New Year
"In a nation that was proud of hard work, strong families, close-knit communities, and our faith in God, too many of us now tend to worship self-indulgence and consumption. Human identity is no longer defined by what one does, but by what one owns. But we've discovered that owning things and consuming things does not satisfy our longing for meaning. We've learned that piling … [Read more...]