With all the finance books I’ve been reading lately, a common theme is starting to appear with some of the more “happy wealthy” people that are used as examples in these books – they have found a career that gives them satisfaction and when they work, it’s not really work, but more something they enjoy that they are getting paid for. Obviously there are aspects of every job that are not desirable but is it really possible to find that…
I’ve been devouring a few books lately about finances and managing your budget/income. Most of them (the good ones) seem to have a few recurring themes that I find really interesting. (What throws me is when the author implies or outright says, “This is commonsense stuff.” Well, I’m glad that it was commonsense for the author, but for me, who’s still pretty new to wanting to better understand this world, it wasn’t. I had to have my “ah-ha” moments while…
For those of you who are fans of Dave Ramsey, you know exactly what I’m talking about before even reading this post. Basically, you aggressively attacking debt and taking steps to become financially free. If you haven’t heard of him or his awesome book, The Total Money Makeover, please check it out. It’s a life changer. Of course, this has just whet my appetite as far this topic goes. If you know me, you know that once I sink my…
“Baby it’s cold outside…” Tis the holiday season and Merry Christmas prep to all! If you’re like me, you don’t understand those friends that already have all their Christmas shopping done. You’re calendar is filling up, and are frantically searching for original cookie ideas for your next get-together. (I refuse to bring just sugar cookies this time.) So, while I’m in the shower this morning, humming along to Christmas carols on Pandora, an idea came to me; wouldn’t it be…
I’ve got some really awesome and successful friends. They are super crafty and creative and just by glancing at their lives, feels like they’ve found that key – whatever that might mean for them specifically – that has taken them to the next level. You know the ones I mean? Like the girlfriend that I used to work with, years ago, in daycare, who is now a successful skincare business owner. I remember the day I ran into her at…