Posted on 22. Feb, 2010 by Jennifer Streiff.
Tax Time
I have a Money for Life Coaching Client that purposely has extra money withheld for taxes so that he gets a larger refund at tax time. During the year he relies on credit cards to get by if he doesn’t have enough income. He carries a balance on…
Posted on 08. Jan, 2010 by Steven Smith.
Check Your Financial Fitness
With the New Year upon us, millions of Americans are making resolutions to improve both their waste line and their bottom line. If you’re looking to improve your financial fitness this year, it’s important to first understand how you’re already doing. The following quiz, taken from…
Posted on 07. Jan, 2010 by Steven Smith.
New Year 2010
And how to actually keep them
Every January, millions of Americans determine to shed a few pounds and to finally get their finances in order. Unfortunately, most estimates indicate that less than 30 percent of those well-intentioned resolutions make it through the year. The reason most resolutions…
Posted on 18. Dec, 2009 by Tyler Park.
Mvelopes is pleased to announce their new refer-a-friend program. We know that our members are our best source for referrals, and we want to reward you for all your efforts. Starting today, we are offering the ability for members to quickly and easily send a message to all their friends…
Posted on 11. Nov, 2009 by Steven Smith.
A recent analysis conducted by Experian® shows that individuals and families are falling further behind on their debt obligations. From the second quarter of 2007 to the second quarter of 2009, the percentage of credit accounts which were at least 30 days past due has grown in all 50 states.…
Posted on 14. Aug, 2009 by Jennifer Streiff.
It’s ok to be spontaneous, as long as you plan for it. I know, that sounds a little crazy, but it’s actually true. I was talking with one of my coaching clients the other evening and he commented that he was worried he would feel restricted by his spending plan.…
Posted on 13. Aug, 2009 by Steven Smith.
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United States Foreclosure Market
Posted on 12. Aug, 2009 by Steven Smith.
We all know it’s important to have an Emergency Fund, but how do we know what really constitutes an emergency? An emergency would be something that cannot be planned for or expected. An unexpected loss of income, for example, would be an emergency. Normal maintenance or repairs for your car,…
Posted on 26. Jun, 2009 by Steven Smith.
I caught a glimpse of the Today show the other morning. They were featuring a ‘Money 911′ section with 3 financial experts - Jean Chatzky, David Bach and Carmen Wong Ulrich. The 3 experts answered a variety of questions, mostly about mortgages. Ann Curry, the host of the show, mentioned…
Posted on 25. Jun, 2009 by Steven Smith.
Our Money for Life Coaches get a lot of questions about how to prioritize spending, how much should be spent in each budget envelope, etc. In the last couple weeks, the most frequent question seems to have been, “Should I work on eliminating my debt first, or building my…
