There is a stigma attached to having financial and tax problems, but it doesn’t have to be that way or it may make the problems worse. Sometimes these problems develop as you become more successful, which easily happens with both celebrities and business owners. Other times they develop due to a quick downturn in business, […]
Finances
Don’t Sell Your House
Usually your first house is a “starter” home that you purchased because it fit into your budget at the time. A few years later you then sell your house, move up to a bigger home, and may even repeat this process several more times. But what if you didn’t sell your home and rented it […]
9 Ways to Reduce Your Money Worries
When we lack money it creates a lot of stress and anxiety, and can be a source of tension in relationships. But how can we make our money work for us? Here are several ways we can take more control of our money to reduce our stresses: Change your thoughts: Reframe the way you think […]
Do You Have Too Many Financial Accounts?
How many financial accounts should you have both personally and for your business? These days it is so easy to open up accounts, but if there is no strategy for having a lot of accounts, then it can create unnecessary chaos and even increase your accounting and tax preparation costs. Let’s look at the pros […]
Don’t Worry if the Timing is Not Right to Conquer the World
Ever feel frustrated that your business or your career isn’t going as well as it should? I’m sure that most people feel like this from time to time, but sometimes there are valid reasons for this. Not excuses, as the “success” coaches may call them, but as human beings we have many moving parts to […]
(Don’t) Fake it ‘Til You Make It’
Fake it until you make it! I heard this expression recently and many times in the past, but this time it made me cringe. Some might feel that there’s nothing wrong with showing people how successful and smart you are when you’re not really there yet. Here’s the problem and what to do instead: It’s […]
Smart Ways to Cut Your Expenses
A previous article was titled, “Don’t Cut Your Expenses,” and this time I am going to give examples of cutting expenses in a smart way. Personal Expenses: With mortgage rates at record lows, now may be a good time to refinance your existing mortgage. You need to compare the savings with any upfront costs. If […]
Ramp Up Your Knowledge with These Books
Reading books can be an extremely effective way of obtaining knowledge. A brand new book can be purchased for $20 or less and even less for a used book or an e-book. If you can borrow a book from the library then it’s free (accept for possible late fees)! Here are some books that can […]