Who wouldn’t love to take longer trips? If only you had an unlimited travel fund, am I right? Here are three fun ways to cut expenses so you can start taking longer trips.
Why You Should Explore a New Hobby and How to Get Started on a Budget
Hiking, cycling, painting, and gardening are fun and popular pastimes. But is it possible to try a new hobby while sticking to your budget? This post shares great tips as well as justification to try something new.
7 Simple Steps to Plan Anything and Make it Happen
When it’s time to plan something, are you the person who takes charge? Or do you step back and let someone else do it? While I’m a huge advocate of playing to your strengths, there are some skills we all need to learn at a basic level. And planning is one of those skills. If […]
One Question That Brings Extra Clarity to Decision Making
I’m one of those people who struggles with decision-making. I’m wired to want all the details before I jump in. If I’m not careful, this can lead to paralysis by analysis. Then somewhere along my journey, I picked up this belief that decisions are permanent. If I chose the wrong job, I was stuck. If […]
20+ Ways to Afford Your Dream Vacation without Having to Win the Lottery
For many people, a dream vacation is just that, a dream. But what if I told you that the amazing place you’ve always dreamed of is attainable? Sure, it takes some planning, budgeting, and discipline. But I assure that you can get there. Probably more quickly and easily than you think. How We Started […]
103 Ways to Save Piles of Cash This Year
According to Statistic Brain, 42 percent of people who made resolutions last year vowed to get their finances in order. That made personal finance the second most common New Year’s resolution. Since most of us could benefit from setting aside a little extra cash, I want to share 103 ideas to help you save more […]
How to Conduct a Year-End Review and Why You Need to Do it Now
How did this past year go for you? Did you make measurable progress toward the resolutions and goals you set at the beginning of the year? If you were to write a year-end review, would you feel proud to share it? I’ll be the first to admit that creating lasting change in our lives is […]
Manage Ideas and Finish Projects Faster – Even if You Hate Writing
If you’re like me, you have hundreds, if not thousands, of ideas each day. There are certain times of the day when my brain seems to burst with new ideas. They kick into overdrive first thing in the morning and in the evening before dinner. Ideas also tend to pop up when I’m not in […]
Create Your Personal Mission Statement and Start Loving Life on Purpose
Do you have a clear vision of the life you want to live? Does that vision align with your strengths, personality tendencies, values, dreams, and passions? How well does the life you’re living today align with that vision? If you were to ask me these questions seven years ago, my answer would have been […]
Show Your Money Who’s Boss – The 2nd Step to Financial Freedom
What would happen if you had a family emergency? How would you pay your bills if you lost your job or got sick? Could you cover an unexpected expense without having to borrow money? Last month I shared the first step to financial freedom – track where your money is going. Today I’m going to […]