This is sure to be a hot topic :). It occurred to me one day that eliminating debt is a lot like fighting a fire. As a financial coach I often told my clients that playing with debt is like playing with fire but I never took the comparison any farther than the figure of speech. I thought it was a …
Celebrate Your Debt Payoff with a Party
Publicly Acknowledging your Debt Payoff Victories When you're working really hard to get out of debt, it can be extremely tough to stay motivated. Sometimes you need to take time to reward yourself for your progress. Sure, it feels great each time you knock off one of your debts. But you may need a …
Fix your Own Brakes to Save Money
One of the DIY projects I've done several times over the years is fixing the brakes on my vehicles. It's fairly simple and inexpensive to fix your own brakes, which is why I actually enjoy doing it, unlike other DIY auto repair projects. Disc brakes are the easiest to replace, but drum brakes aren't …