Tag Archives: Debt

THE 5 STEPS TO BREAKING BAD SPENDING HABITS

Posted on May 23, 2012 by

Anyone who has tried to follow a strict, personal budget already knows first-hand what years of behavioral research has proven:  Personal finances are not simply a math problem.  The way we spend our money actually has very little to do … Continue reading →

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Am I Bankrupt?

Posted on April 25, 2012 by

If you’re facing mounds of debt with few assets and poor cash flow,  it’s common for this and other questions to plague your mind.  What if I get behind on payments?  Will I need to file bankruptcy to keep creditors … Continue reading →

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Debit vs. Debt

Posted on March 21, 2012 by

Does it really matter what kind of plastic you use at the check-out counter?  Credit card, debit card, same difference—right? In fact, there’s a huge difference between using your debit card or your credit (debt) card.  Let’s look at three … Continue reading →

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Your Million-Dollar Car

Posted on February 29, 2012 by

From looking at the marketing advertisements on television and in magazines, it would seem that  Having It All means: A big house with a huge yard in a an affluent neighborhood Having the latest and greatest technological gadget Taking vacations … Continue reading →

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Need a G.O.O.D. Car?

Posted on February 22, 2012 by

If you could have any car in the world, what would it be? A posh, cushy, luxury sedan with leather interior? A gas-guzzling, load-hauling SUV? A sleek, aerodynamic sports car? An eco-friendly, compact hybrid?  Photo credit: Flickr user Hugo90 Whatever … Continue reading →

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Stop Eating Your Cake!

Posted on February 8, 2012 by

What does “being wealthy” mean to you? According to pop culture, we associate the wealthy with images of consumption: Having the latest, hottest technological devices The trendiest, brand-name clothes and shoes A big house in an exclusive neighborhood Taking vacations … Continue reading →

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Is Your Money Inflatable?

Posted on January 25, 2012 by

We’ve all heard our parents or grandparents say, “I remember when a coke only cost a nickel,” “When I was your age, gas was 75 cents a gallon,” or “I could buy a day’s-worth of groceries for a dollar!” And … Continue reading →

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