The average American household had a monthly revolving credit card balance of $6,741 (according to NerdWallet) in 2018. This can mean a multitude of things, but it brought up an important question that I have asked myself many times: How do I know if I can afford something? The truth is, if you have to … Continue reading Can I Afford It?
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Make Time
The title to this one might seem misleading if taken literally. It's impossible for us to actually create time, right? Well, maybe not. We always have the easy excuse of "busy-ness" and "having too little time." But really, these excuses betray our true reasons almost immediately (most of the time): we just didn't prioritize the … Continue reading Make Time
How Should I Spend My Resources?
This is a commonly misunderstood question when asked by the average person. We often get frustrated by it and end up using our resources inefficiently because we fail to answer it to our satisfaction. I'm going to write this post in the form of a money-blog, but it is useful for all kinds of resources … Continue reading How Should I Spend My Resources?
Financial Literacy – The Beginning
Why was I never taught about finances in the "real world" of having a job and paying for my living expenses? Why was I never taught the principle of the Cashflow Quadrant that Robert Kiyosaki talks about in his book - that there are more ways to make money than just having or owning a … Continue reading Financial Literacy – The Beginning
What do you deserve?
Employee: "I deserve a raise... I deserve more time off... I deserve more than you're giving me..." Boss: "You deserve a break today... go home." If you will implement the principles found in this blog, you will make more money. That's not a guess - it's a guarantee. Let me explain... In a free market … Continue reading What do you deserve?
The Soapbox 