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You - not the debt collectors - are the manager of your money
Saturday, July 19, 2008
Honesty is best policy when dealing with a debt collector. Full story »
Investing is a powerful tool when it comes to saving for retirement
Sunday, July 13, 2008
Regardless of the investment avenue, the ultimate goal is to invest money that will grow and allow one to reach a retirement nest egg goal. Full story »
It is possible to overcome an overwhelming financial situation
Sunday, July 6, 2008
“I am so overwhelmed that I do not even know where to begin,” they say to me.
First, I want to say that if this is you, you CAN overcome this situation. This is not the end of the world, although it might seem like it right now. Full story »
First, I want to say that if this is you, you CAN overcome this situation. This is not the end of the world, although it might seem like it right now. Full story »
One simple formula can tell you how much money you need to retire
Saturday, June 28, 2008
The retirement nest egg required formula is: Dollars you want per year/(Annual growth rate of nest egg – annual inflation rate). Full story »
Making sacrifices here and there can help you fight inflation battle
Saturday, June 21, 2008
Car-pooling, public transportation, discount grocery stores, CouponMom.com, growing a garden, shopping at Goodwill and trying a spending fast are ways to reduce impact of inflation. Full story »
Early mortgage payoff will save you a pile of cash in the long run
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Why am I paying off my mortgage early? There are several reasons. In the mortgage disclosure, I saw the total cost of financing and realized that I would pay more than the entire mortgage loan amount in interest if I followed the 30-year repayment plan. For a 30-year, 6 percent, fixed-rate $100,000 mortgage, the total interest paid is $115,838! That is another house. Full story »
Small business – The business side of doing business
Sunday, June 8, 2008
Many small businesses actually are started based upon one’s specific skill set and passion. Full story »
Look at fixed costs first when making your spending plan
Sunday, June 1, 2008
When a person decides it is time to make their money behave, it can be difficult to make income minus outgo equal exactly zero. Full story »
Look at fixed costs when you decide it's time to plan your finances
Saturday, May 31, 2008
Too often focusing on variable expenses cannot be sustained over time. Full story »
Key to beating debt? Don’t spend tomorrow’s money
Sunday, May 25, 2008
You may know that I wrote a book titled “I Was Broke. Now I’m Not.” that shares my family’s journey to financial freedom. It all started in December 2002, which was a life-altering month for the Sangl family. Full story »
Understanding mutual funds
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Why do I want you to understand mutual funds? Because they are a great way to prepare for one’s future dreams. Full story »
Prepare before you purchase a house
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Here are some important items to consider when preparing to purchase a home. Full story »
Choosing To Learn About Money Management
Sunday, May 4, 2008
Have you ever been completely intimidated by money? Perhaps it was at tax time and you did not even know where to start? Maybe it was investing. Full story »
Eliminating money as an excuse
Monday, April 28, 2008
A subcommittee of a committee is pushing to make a big difference in business recruiting efforts in downtown Anderson. Full story »
How to pay less on student loans
Sunday, April 27, 2008
I am able to provide one-on-one financial counseling for more than 400 people each year, and one of the top debt burdens I see is student loan debt. Full story »
