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Category Archives: Personal finance
What I have learned by interviewing people who are Debt Free
For the past six months now I have had the pleasure of being able to interview debt free individuals and couples on the Debt Free Living Podcast. So far I have released about 20 episodes and it amazes me how … Continue reading
If you Feel you MUST Get a Credit Card, Keep These Tips in Mind
Our regular readers know how much I dislike credit cards. Actually, dislike is a really weak attempt at describing how I really feel. Still, there are tons of people who disagree with me and feel they just can’t get by … Continue reading
Carnival of Financial Planning 05-04-2012
Best Personal Financial Planning and Personal Investment Articles this Week from Personal Finance Blogs Carnival of Financial Planning – Edition #235 – May 4, 2012 Welcome to the May 4, 2012 Edition #235 of the Carnival of Financial Planning. After a … Continue reading
April Financial Literacy Month: April 30, 2012
What would we do if there was no financial education programs? There are thousands of bloggers, books, and financial literacy classes available, we just need to take advantage of these great resources and use them to improve our financial lives.
Posted in Personal finance
Tagged financial education, financial freedom, financial literacy
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April Financial Literacy Month: April 27, 2012
Yay!! It’s my turn to do a video for Financial Literacy Month! Since I’m in the middle of moving from Wisconsin to Iowa, I thought it would be timely to share how we looked at a few of the financial … Continue reading
Posted in Personal finance
Tagged diy, do it yourself, financial literacy, relocating, save money while moving
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April Financial Literacy Month: April 26, 2012
Gifts of the Heart As you work hard to change your money habits, don’t mistake spending less on gifts for being “cheap” or “unloving”. You can give GREAT gifts if you’ll just consider what the gift recipient enjoys most. Trinkets … Continue reading
April Financial Literacy Month: April 25, 2012
Carrie from CarefulCents.com gives a brief explanation of taxable income and tax brackets. Determine taxable income Take the total of all income (W2 or self-employed such as from a 1099) and subtract any exemptions or deductions. The 6 tax brackets Taxable income will … Continue reading
Posted in Personal finance
Tagged effective tax rate, financial literacy, taxable income, taxes
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April Financial Literacy Month: April 24, 2012
Brad Chaffee from EnemyOfDebt.com offers some great advice for those who are falling behind on debt payments and considering bankruptcy. The Pro-rata Method can keep creditors off your back and help you avoid future judgments, or the execution of a judgment because … Continue reading
Posted in Beating Debt, Personal finance
Tagged debt elimination, financial literacy, pay off debt
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April Financial Literacy Month: April 23, 2012
My good friend and financial coach Jon White, giving a new perspective on your money, shares 3 ways to pay for your child’s college education. It pays to plan ahead and either take advantage of tax-favored accounts (529 or ESA … Continue reading
Posted in Building Wealth, Personal finance, Saving Money, Video Posts
Tagged college investing, college savings, financial literacy
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April Financial Literacy Month: April 20, 2012
5 rules OnTargetCoach and his wife follows when it’s time to work on the household budget: Rule #1: Invite your spouse – do it a few days ahead and in person (don’t text the invite!) Rule #2: Bring snacks (or … Continue reading
Posted in Budgets & Spending Plans, Personal finance
Tagged budget, financial literacy, spending plan
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