Sometimes life doesn’t seem fair. We acquire knowledge throughout our lifetime, but we can’t go back and improve on our younger selves. However, by reflecting on mistakes made in the past, we can stay on course in the present. … [Read more...] about 6 Things I Would Tell My Younger Self
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My Coronavirus Spending Trends
Maybe this is an obvious consequence of not being able to leave the house, but my spending has been down significantly since the Covid-19 pandemic started. Here is my tracking for the Week of April 8th - April 12th of this year. … [Read more...] about My Coronavirus Spending Trends
Tracking Your Spending Works
Here is a personal update. Its early February. I've been tracking my spending for the past 6 weeks and its starting to pay off. I started after reading Darren Hardy's The Compound Effect. If you aren't familiar with Hardy's work, he is a huge proponent of the additive power of small changes. His main idea is that small incremental changes can add up to significant long … [Read more...] about Tracking Your Spending Works
Need A New Years Resolution?, Try Tracking Your Expenses
New Years is right around the corner. This is typically a time when people take stock of their lives and determine what they want to do better in the coming year. If you want a financial resolution that is easy to do, consider tracking your spending. It is very simple. All you need to do is write down your expenses every day for 30 days. I started doing it a couple of … [Read more...] about Need A New Years Resolution?, Try Tracking Your Expenses
Here Are 5 Money Mistakes to Avoid This Year
We all make money mistakes, that’s simply a fact. But those money mistake we make are a great opportunity for us to learn and grow, and next time do better. So if you’re looking to step up your financial game this year, then here are five money mistakes you’ll want to avoid! … [Read more...] about Here Are 5 Money Mistakes to Avoid This Year
