Posted on 19. May, 2010 by Steven Smith.
Awareness Is The First Step On The Path
Have you ever heard the phrase, “ignorance is bliss”? While this may be true for a short period of time, reality will catch up to you, sooner or later. Unfortunately when it does catch up with you, it will probably sting a…
Posted on 11. May, 2010 by Steven Smith.
The Financial Path Least Traveled
In Applied Principle 1 of Money for Life, we learn that the financial path of many Americans is one leading directly to disaster.
“According to the Wall Street Journal, more than 70 percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. That means that nearly three-quarters of…
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 11. Jan, 2010 by Steven Smith.
Have your personal finances been a bit of a challenge this past year? According to Finicity’s Financial Fitness Survey, you aren’t alone!
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. Sep, 2009 by Jennifer Streiff.
In Money for Life Coaching Sessions, I often run into situations where my clients have expenses and initial spending plans higher than their income. I do what I can to help them balance things out so that their expenses match their income, but really it’s up to them to make…
Posted on 26. Aug, 2009 by Steven Smith.
Consumer Credit
Getting out of debt is one of the key elements to becoming financially fit. In a society driven by financial excess, reaching this goal is increasingly difficult but can be done with some determination and the right tools to help you get there.
According to a survey conducted…
