Archive for the ‘Pay Yourself First Challenge’ Category

Paying Yourself First Pays Off

Monday, April 27th, 2009 |

You’ve heard it a thousand times, when it comes to your finances and securing your future, you’ve got to pay yourself first. I couldn’t agree more. That’s why I’m big on an action plan to make that happen: automating and separating my savings.
The Pay Yourself First Challenge is Complete
I’m big on paying myself first for [...]

FNBO Direct Pay Yourself First Challenge Update: I Need Your Votes!

Thursday, February 12th, 2009 |

It’s been a while since I’ve updated you guys on the FNBO Direct Pay Yourself First Challenge. For a quick refresher on my participation in the challenge just visit the Pay Yourself First Challenge category page. If you’re a new reader, check out my post on getting into the top 5, as well as my video [...]

PYF Challenge Update: New Promo Videos Unveiled

Monday, December 15th, 2008 |

This past weekend I was excited to find that FNBO Direct had recently uploaded some more promotional videos for the Pay Yourself First (PYF) Challenge. With some tweaking I was able to share them here in HD format.
This first video is an introduction to the PYF Challenge, the contestants, and the experts, Liz Weston and [...]

How Much Do You Contribute to Your Health Care Flexible Spending Account?

Thursday, November 13th, 2008 |

Please take a second to check out my video blog post on Health Care and Flexible Spending Accounts and leave your response in the comments there. I’m trying to figure out how much to contribute to my 2009 flexible spending account. While you’re there, maybe throw a quick vote my way. Thanks [...]

Go Vote and Get Your Freebies

Tuesday, November 4th, 2008 |

Vote!
Just a quick post to remind all you US readers to get out there and vote.  For a nice summary of the McCain and Obama positions on taxes, retirement savings, ect. see this Wall Street Journal article: Obama vs. McCain: It’s About Your Money.
Second, I’ll just add that whoever wins, I’m going to continue doing [...]

Welcome Readers from FNBO Direct’s Pay Yourself First Challenge

Monday, October 6th, 2008 |

The Pay Yourself First Challenge website recently launched. I want to welcome all the readers that may be coming over. I enjoyed writing my first blog post and look forward to sharing more with you. Remember, you can subscribe to the content on that blog, and get notified whenever I update.
You can [...]

Behind the Scenes at the FNBO Direct Pay Yourself First Challenge

Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 |

I just got off the phone with the fine folks at FNBO Direct.  We recorded our first group podcast for the Pay Yourself First Challenge.  If you’re a new reader, check out my post on getting into the top 5, as well as my video entry, for more info.  Anyway, the call reminded me that [...]