The ABCs of Successful Investing

by Darren May 22, 2013

You know about the ABCs. They represent the basics of any subject that you must master in order to move forward in that subject. Without the ABCs, you won’t succeed. Did you know that when it comes to your investing, there are ABCs as well? In other words, if you don’t have a firm grasp on the following [...]

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5 Financial Mistakes to Avoid

by Kevin May 10, 2013

When it comes to money and financial success, most of us tend to focus on having a solid plan that will move us forward. But it’s at least as important to avoid financial mistakes as it is to have plans to improve your finances. In a way, you win by default simply by avoiding mistakes. [...]

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How to Avoid Overusing Your Emergency Fund

by Kevin May 1, 2013

Building an emergency fund is one thing; keeping it intact and fully funded is quite another. There are a number of reasons why this is a problem. Overusing your emergency fund is one of the biggest. There are challenges that come with an emergency fund, and you’ll have to be resolute in your decision and [...]

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7 Things to Do When Your Mortgage is Paid Off

by Kevin April 24, 2013

One of the best ways to motivate yourself to achieve a difficult goal – like paying off your mortgage – is by visualizing what you will do once you accomplish it. Here are some possibilities that can make paying off your mortgage early even more desirable than simply eliminating a very large debt. 1. Celebrate! [...]

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Why You Should Build Your Savings Before Paying Off Debt

by Kevin April 17, 2013

So many people who are in debt try – and repeatedly fail – to get out of it. They might beat themselves up for being “weak” or utterly incapable of mastering their finances. In truth, they’re neither weak nor incapable. They’re probably just going at it in the wrong way. Simply resolving to get out [...]

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8 Ways to Live Healthier Now

by Darren April 10, 2013

As a blog that seeks to educate, motivate, and inspire you to manage your money wisely, it’s only natural to discuss issues related to finance here. Money, however, is merely a tool to be used to accomplish your life goals. And in order to accomplish your life goals, two other things you’ll need are energy and good health. In [...]

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How to Push Past Procrastination With Proper Planning

by Darren April 3, 2013

Do you know what the most powerful tool for overcoming procrastination and increasing your productivity is? According to Brian Tracy, author of the bestselling productivity book “Eat That Frog,” it’s your ability to plan. Yep. In fact, making plans, setting goals, and taking action on them largely determines the course of your life. Or, as time management [...]

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5 Ways to Save Money on Prescription Medications

by Kevin March 27, 2013

Healthcare costs are rising across the board, but one area that seems to be outpacing the rest is prescription medications. It isn’t just that prices are rising, it’s also that there are more medications for more illnesses, being prescribed more frequently. How do you save money on prescription medications while still taking the very best [...]

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How to Give Amongst So Many Opportunities

by Kevin March 20, 2013

In several places the Bible directs us to give our money. This can be in the form of a tithe to your church, as well as direct giving to various charities and individuals in need. One complication of giving however is that there are so many potential needs surrounding us that we can easily get [...]

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How to Invest for Income

by Kevin March 13, 2013

With the stock market moving once again into record territory, maybe it’s time to wonder if this represents a solid continuation of the bull market that’s been in place since 2009, or if it means that a reversal is in store. Though it isn’t fashionable to say that stocks are affected by price levels, it [...]

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