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For many, quitting the “rat race” and owning a business is the ultimate dream. Setting your own hours, and watching the money roll in seems like the ideal lifestyle. Unfortunately, for most of us, it isn’t so easy. Most of us can’t just quit a day job and turn a hobby into a money-maker. There [...]
What do you like to do in your spare time? Do you have a hobby? If so, chances are that your hobby costs money, rather than bringing money in. But it doesn’t have to be that way. If you have a hobby, and a little creativity, you might be surprised at the way you can [...]
I really hate the word “budget.” Of course, like so many things in life, my aversion to the word budget has more to do with my own personal baggage, then any real problem with the word itself. In the case of the word budget, my personal finance baggage is quite heavy. When I’m talking about [...]
All of us probably have habits we wish we could change. This likely includes money habits! If you are looking at your money habits, and realizing that you could be doing something differently, now is the time to do something about it. You can change your bad money habits, and replace them with better habits [...]
One of the issues that has arisen with the recent economic troubles (and is likely to rise again with concerns about the U.S. deficit and the recent S&P credit rating downgrade) is that of frugal fatigue. Many people began living more frugally after the 2008 global financial crisis, and continue making efforts to live frugally [...]
Even though the recession has been “officially” over for quite some time, many people are still feeling the pinch. Indeed, many homeowners are starting to feel worried about what’s next. With home values still low, many are underwater on their homes — and worried about how long it will take to move from negative equity [...]
One of the best things you can do for yourself is to understand yourself. This advice is often given to those preparing to embark on a personal relationship with someone else. However, this advice also applies to the way you deal with money. Your relationship with money needs to be divined by who you are, [...]
It occurred to me last Christmas, as my husband asked me what I wanted, that I had too much stuff. I couldn’t really think of anything that I really wanted — much less actually needed. And, as I looked around at a house full of things, I began fantasizing about getting rid of some of [...]
There is no doubt that the best personal finance books can make a great resource. What you read about finances can change the way you think about — and interact with — money. Everyone has their favorite personal finance books, but I’d like to share my favorite 10 with you: The Millionaire Fastlane – This [...]
When it comes to college, chances are that you will need to look for some sort of funding. Whether you expect your children to pay for their own college costs, or whether you plan to help them, understanding the options is important. Because college has become so expensive, it is a good idea to plan [...]
When you invest, it’s important to make sure that you are doing your best to maximize your earnings. Many of us think only of whether or not the investment account is doing well. However, there are some other things to pay attention to. Here are a few things that might undermine your investment earnings: Fees [...]
Often, we think about spending in terms of whether or not we are getting a “good deal,” or whether we are going to use the item we are buying. Sometimes we forget that we will feel better about different spending decisions we make based on our values. Take a few minutes to consider your values, [...]
Hi, I'm Philip Taylor. I'm a husband, father, blogger, and entrepreneur. I love learning to do more with my money and sharing it all here with you. Join in on the conversation and start improving your financial life today. Read more...
