There are many many ways that people with money make the money, from starting their own business, to real-estate investing, to a having a highly successful career, or to investing in stocks. However, no matter how they make the money, the people with money have these 5 basic habits in common. 1. Create a budget “A budget is telling your money where to go instead of wondering … [Read more...]
9 Things I Did To Pay Back My Student Loans in 2 Years
Repaying student loans is something that can take a lifetime or a little bit of time, depending on your financial commitments, your support circle, and your focus. By the time I started on my second master’s, I had already been in and out of debt two times for school. So, by the third time, I had figured out ways to minimize my time in school debtor’s prison. So here I are … [Read more...]
Money Monday: 4 Ways to Practice Mindful Spending in 2014
Several years ago, food psychologist Dr. Brian Wansink released Mindless Eating, a revolutionary book that examined how we consume food without even thinking about why or what we're eating. Our eating, in essence, becomes habitual. This mindless eating, Wansink argues, is a prime reason so many Americans are overweight. His take home lesson: we can lose and keep off the … [Read more...]
Money Monday: Why More Money Is Not Always the Answer
“If only I had more money” How many times have you told yourself this? If only you had a little more, things would be straight. You’d pay down your debt, catch up on all your bills, and even save a little. With more money your financial worries would fade into oblivion. But consider this: “Mo’ Money, Mo’ Problems” On a summer day, David Lee Edwards entered a … [Read more...]