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- How to Teach Your Kids to Earn Money - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Andrea TravillianTeaching our children different skills and life lessons is one of the hardest tasks that we have as parents. It can often be overwhelming what we need to be on the watch for and teach them as they grow older. I myself often wonder if I will ever be able to teach Max everything he needs before ...
Views: 208 - Are you getting good financial advice? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Andrea TravillianDuring our drive to Texas for our relocation I was scanning stations for something to listen to, when upon nearing Dallas I picked up some financial radio shows! By the time I was in Dallas I was screaming at the radio. Yes, screaming! It really makes me mad when so called financial people ...
Views: 309 - Do you need to do a budget? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Andrea TravillianIt seems like one of the most hated aspects of personal finance is a budget. Most people hear the word and cringe and begin to wonder what other wonderful things they could do besides making a budget. Things like visit the in-laws, eat worms and clean the toilets come to mind! This dislike of ...
Views: 435(3 votes) - Stop Your Money from Ruining Your Workout - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Andrea TravillianDo you ever feel like you are following all the right steps and still not achieving your weight loss goal? You have been methodical about ensuring that all aspects have been covered and your frustration level is beginning to grow. You exercise 6 days a week, you eat a healthy balanced diet ...
Views: 201(3 votes) - Are Mutual Funds or Stocks Better - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Andrea TravillianTo hit the gym, to do an at home program, to hit the wild out doors or to do a combination of all of them, that is the question. When deciding where to workout the choices can be endless. For some there is no question as to which one is right, but if you are like me all of them can work but ...
Views: 245(1 vote) - You can Learn to Invest in Four Easy Steps - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Andrea TravillianWhen you are new to investing all the terminology can seem overwhelming. Just looking at stocks alone you immediately encounter terms like domestic stock, international stock, large cap, growth stock, and emerging markets. It is enough for you to run screaming. Please don’t do that, taking ...
Views: 289(5 votes) - It Does not Matter When You Invest - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Andrea TravillianInvesting can be hard to understand because there are many moving pieces and lots of heated debate in what works best. Just when you begin to think that you understand enough of the basics to begin investing you discover that there is even controversy in when to invest your money. When to ...
Views: 302(2 votes) - Money Does Not Buy Happiness Contentment Does - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Andrea TravillianAre you unhappy and just keep thinking if I could earn a bit more money everything would be fine? Tired of hearing the saying “money can’t buy happiness”? I wish I could tell you that I am going to tell you that money can buy happiness, everyone else is wrong, but I can’t. What I can tell you ...
Views: 521 - How to Ensure you Reach Your Finanical Goals - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Andrea TravillianEvery January I spend some quality time evaluating my finances. Why? Because if I don’t then our plans become out of date. Our financial plans will have been set for a life that was based on who we were and what we wanted a year ago not today’s reality. A lot changes in a year, and even more ...
Views: 248(1 vote) - Are You Financially Balanced? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Andrea TravillianWhat is financial balance? We all know what life/work balance is, managing the time spent in each area so that you are not depleted emotionally and physically. Financial balance is the same concept. You need to strike a balance between saving and spending so you are not depleted financially ...
Views: 266(4 votes) - Three Steps to Get Your Money Headed in the Right Direction - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Andrea TravillianTrying to get your financial life pulled together can be overwhelming and confusing. You may know that you need help but don’t know where to start or if it is even possible to get things turned around. So you decide to ignore it and hope for the best. If your doctor told you to lose weight ...
Views: 250(6 votes) - How to Make Better Decisions - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Andrea TravillianDo you take enough time to make decisions and gather all the information you need to make an educated decision? Most of us leap into decisions without the time that they deserve to have allocated to them. These decisions not only impact us today but many of them can affect our future. Why do ...
Views: 273(2 votes) - Five Steps to Creating Motivation - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Andrea TravillianWe all have days that we are not motivated to work, or to do anything for that matter. Whether you are passionate about what you do or are struggling to find your direction in life you will still have these days! So what do you do to change your motivation level and get headed in a better ...
Views: 240(2 votes) - Success by Living Your Priorities - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Andrea TravillianOver the past month we moved into a new house, after moving into an apartment for three weeks. I was amazed at the amount of work that it takes for one move let alone two! During this transition period we managed our daily lives, or at least tried to. What I learned about life management ...
Views: 250(4 votes) - How to Reduce Risk - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Andrea TravillianSelf employment is risky. We hear that said many times, it is usually the first thing that comes up for those who are thinking of starting their own business. Let’s take a minute to see what risk is and how to eliminate it! Risk by definition is the chance of suffering harm or loss and the ...
Views: 208(1 vote) - Five Steps to Simplicity and Happiness - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Andrea TravillianDoes simplicity help us lead a life filled with happiness? I have found that as my life gets simpler, which I have been actively working on for four years now, it does get happier. There is less stress, less stuff to do, less stuff in my way and ultimately the important part – more of what I ...
Views: 202(3 votes) - Six Traits Needed for Self Employment - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Andrea TravillianSo you’re tired of your job, your boss and your direction in life. Seriously thinking about self employment? How many of those quizzes that tell you if you should be self employed have you taken? Do you keep getting the same answer? Do you believe what they are telling you? Can you really ...
Views: 281(4 votes) - Afraid of the Risks associated with leaving your job? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Andrea TravillianIs taking the risk of leaving your job worth the chance to live your dream life? YES, if you are prepared with a plan. Leaving your job because you are burnt-out may solve an immediate issue of joy in your daily life, but when this is done without a detailed plan then your risk dramatically ...
Views: 340(3 votes) - Can Exercise Lead to Happiness and Purpose? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Andrea TravillianIs living a life of happiness and purpose related to your level of physical fitness? Yes! It gives you the energy and emotional desire to go out and do more, thus getting you healthier from just moving around more! I am sure there are other ways that it also increases your physical fitness, ...
Views: 223(2 votes) - Liquidity is King - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Andrea TravillianOver the years my financial focus has shifted as I have continued my money education. I grab on to a phase and make that the it thing for the time. Everything from real estate is king, to invest early and often to debt free living is the way to go! Usually when I depart a phase that ...
Views: 508(4 votes) - Investing Brings Freedom - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Andrea TravillianWhy should you invest? Investing creates freedom! I already have Freedom, I am American? Freedom – Do you have the means to live and do exactly what you want when you want! Without saving money and investing you are tied to your job, parents, kids, the government, whoever is providing ...
Views: 206(2 votes) - Do You Dream Big Enough? - by Submitted on Jan 17, 2012 from Andrea TravillianDo you dream big enough? This question came to me after a morning of reflection. I was day dreaming about what I wanted my life to look like and something within me told me to dream bigger than I was, I had not gone far enough yet with my visions. So I pressed myself to expand my horizons ...
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