Archive for July, 2006:

Don’t Work Forever - Get A Retirement Plan

{ Posted on Jul 10 2006 by Sherri }
Most people don't want to work forever, but many of you are on track to do just that. It's never too soon to start saving and investing for retirement- and good news... it's never too late either! Saving for retirement ...Read More »

Types of Investments Explained

{ Posted on Jul 10 2006 by Sherri }
For those of us who are new to all this investing stuff, knowing what types of investments are out there, what they are, and what the pros and cons are of each can be extremely helpful. But so many sites ...Read More »

Investing Basics, Investing For Beginners, Investing 101

{ Posted on Jul 10 2006 by Sherri }
For those of us who know nothing about investing, it can seem like a big scary, intimidating, and complex subject. It can scare us off from even starting to learn. As the title of this article implies, this is meant ...Read More »

Wise Use of Credit Cards

{ Posted on Jul 10 2006 by Sherri }
Credit cards are one of the slippery slopes that get people into the most trouble with their finances. It comes from forgetting that the limit on your credit card is not actually money you have- it's negative money if you ...Read More »

Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps to Get Debt Free

{ Posted on Jul 10 2006 by Sherri }
Dave Ramsey is a financial radio talk show host, who some people call a guru. He coaches his listeners on how to get debt free and take charge of their money. His website: www.daveramsey.com has lots of information and tools ...Read More »

Debt - What, Why, and How to Get Free

{ Posted on Jul 10 2006 by Sherri }
You and I both know the truth: our society is obsessed with "stuff". The signals we get bombarded with daily try to convince us that we can't be happy, successful or fulfilled unless we have all the cars, gadgets, clothes, ...Read More »

Sample Budget Work Sheet

{ Posted on Jul 10 2006 by Sherri }
Here is a sample worksheet that you can start with. It's just a guide- you will need to create one that is tailored to your situation. My Budget - Jan/07 Monthly Income - Job # 1: - Job # 2: - Child Support Income: Total Monthly ...Read More »

Budgeting Basics - Your Best Weapon

{ Posted on Jul 10 2006 by Sherri }
People have many different opinions of what a budget is. Some people think it's just a vague idea of how much money you make and what your bills are. Others think it's a strict set of rules that make your ...Read More »

Building A Successful Career

{ Posted on Jul 10 2006 by Sherri }
Building wealth starts with your primary source of money: your employment income. Obviously some jobs pay more than others, but your future career is mostly under your control and doesn't always depend on an expensive education or having the perfect ...Read More »

Understanding Inflation

{ Posted on Jul 10 2006 by Sherri }
Many people forget a very important factor when planning their retirement goals and choosing their investments. Inflation is robbing you right now. Be afraid! Well, actually, this article will remove the mystery surrounding inflation and so you don’t have to ...Read More »