Recently I was flattered by a request for “money advice” from a good friend. First, I must admit that I’m not a certified financial coach, …
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TV Show Examines Millennials and Student Loans
A new reality-TV show has been created to spotlight the struggle young American’s face in dealing with mounting student loan debt. Titled …
6 Tips to Recession Proof Your Finances
Unfortunately, a recession is something beyond our control, but we can manage how we respond and prepare for a financial downturn. Even …
Top 6 Money Wasters
The following is an excerpt from my book Margin Matters: How to Live on a Simple Budget & Crush Debt Forever. In our society, people …
How to Start a Simple Budget
The following is an excerpt from my book Margin Matters: How to Live on a Simple Budget & Crush Debt Forever. Most of us cringe at …
How My Grandfather Saved Money
My dad told me a story about how his dad saved money that speaks volumes about what kind of man he was, but also about how people lived …
Top 3 Ways to Use Your Tax Refund
It’s tax season again and while most of us dread the physical act of filing our taxes, many of us look forward to a large refund. In fact, …
How to Financially Plan for a Recession
The following is an excerpt from my book Margin Matters: How to Live on a Simple Budget & Crush Debt Forever. There isn’t a better …