Create Your Own Dollar Plan: Step 4

Posted by Madison on May 22nd, 2008

It’s time for Step 4 in the series! I like this step because you are truly aligning where your money goes to your values. Nothing feels better than putting your money towards your true desires. Previous Steps: Step 1: Brainstorming Step 2: Assigning Numerical Values Step 3: Calculating Total Cost Step 4: Reflecting on priorities [...]

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Credit Addict asked me to share my thoughts in six words. Wow, six words? Kids & Family. Life & Happiness. Goals & Money. In that order (and no, the & signs don’t count!) While I write about money like it’s the answer, it’s not my top priority. Here’s who I’m calling on next to share [...]

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Turn Your Wasted Money Into a Debt Reduction Plan

Posted by Madison on May 20th, 2008

According to some estimates, every household, on average, wastes 15% of its income (if you make $4,000 a month, this amounts to $600). This wasted money disappears into needless things that do not offer any real and lasting value. Things like lattes and money for useless knick-knacks that do nothing more than gather dust. Impulse [...]

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Would You Take a Down Payment on a Car?

Posted by Madison on May 19th, 2008

I recently put my car up for sale. We have had a lot of interest, but no offers yet. A Bite on the Car This week we had a young man come to look at the car. He wants to buy the car, but he won’t be able to get the money for a couple [...]

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0% Balance Transfer Credit Card Offers

Posted by Madison on May 16th, 2008

0 balance transfer list updated regularly. Be sure to check out the 18, 12 or 7 month zero balance transfer credit card options from Citi (this is the longest balance transfer credit card currently available) and the Chase Freedom Visa with a $100 cash back bonus. This list is updated regularly with the best no [...]

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