10 Things
This is my series of post (for beginners) which lists the 10 things that we’ve done that I believe has brought success with our personal finances. This series is essentially my story with money:
- #1 Track Your Regular Monthly Expenses
- #2 Pay Off Your Credit Card Debt
- #3 Get a Job!
- #4 Contribute to your Employer’s 401(k) and Get That Match!
- #5 Put Your Savings in a High-Interest Savings Account
- #6 Track Your Net Worth and Set a Goal
- #7 Automatic Savings and Bill Payment
- #8 Live a Frugal Life
- #9 Buy Your Home the Right Way
- #10 Part 1: Take Ownership
- #10 Part 2: Being Intentional
What’s This Series About?
I say it’s for beginners, but really there’s enough in there for everyone to learn something. I started this series about one year ago. I know. I know. A series is probably supposed to finish a bit earlier than that (lol). It’s not that I wasn’t aware of the ten things before I started (…well, sort of). Mainly, I just wasn’t a consistent blogger, and I went in hiding for a few months. That’s a blessing in disguise though. Because it took me so long to finish, you can see the progression of my knowledge of personal finance and writing skills.
What Should You Get From It?
In each of the posts, I’ve tried to add a little back story about how I’ve done things, as well as some application for you to take away. Forgive me if my tone in some of the articles comes across a bit pompous. Not my intent at all…just trying to motivate. I’ve made mistakes along the way, and I’m by no means completely successful. However, I feel like I’m on track to be successful because of these 10 Things. If you haven’t already, give one a try.
If the “10 Things” have assisted/motivated you in anyway, please let me hear about it in either the comments or by contacting me. I’d love to hear YOUR story.
Hi, Romina. Well, tell them you are about achieving financial security for yourself. Not a goal to be looked down upon. I'm sure your parents appreciate your desires to get in a better place financially.
Hello! I found your website by putting "I'm obsessed with money" into google. And why? Because I heard that like 2 times this week already and I'm really annoyed by it. I've never ever been cheap! Never! Last year I had it all, I lived in Spain, I was working and doing my master's degree, I had a car.. and this year? I'm back with my parents, without a car, with my master's degree though and living back home in Slovenia! I found a job and I get paid really bad because of the crisis, but have to stick with it and gain experience. I have some savings and don't know where to invest it, i don't think I have enough to get sth out of it anyways. The rent here is so high that even my salary wouldn't cover it and I get sick when thinking I'll be stuck with my parents for some more time.. so it sucks when ppl tell me I'm all about money because I complain..
