All Blog Posts Tagged 'budgeting' (13)

When know what we should do, but many times we put it off and fail to look to our future. There are simple steps to take to make sure that your family is protected now and in years to come. Read More  Let us know how you are doing in these areas.

We are the proud parents of two teenage boys. As they get older, they learn more and more about money management. We are often asked when to start kids budgeting. Well, here is your answer. Let us know some of your experiences too. Read more

It seems that many families are trying to decide if they can afford to live as a one income family. To do this, they need a plan. Read More

If we don't fail sometimes then we will never learn from our mistakes. It is true in life and in our personal finances. It is all a mater of how you frame your failure and change. Read more

Many people are stretched to the limit, when managing their time. Then they wonder why they can not manage their money as well. It all takes time, but you must prioritize. You are the only one who has a direct interest in your financial welfare. So how much time does it take to budget? read more

This week on Connie and Sheila Talk - hear 48 Days' Derek Olsen share what he and his wife Carrie went through in a…

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I recently submitted this blog post for "Enemy of Debt" but thought I would share it here on 48 Days as well.  Hope you enjoy...

 

At the time this article is being written, we are almost half way through the year. That means, by my calculations, we should be…

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I recently had coffee with a friend of mine and he told me a story that I thought could relate to proper financial management.



His son is a great high school golfer and is interested in playing at the collegiate level. After visiting with some college coaches, one coach told him a story that stood out in his mind. Full of wisdom here. Here is what the coach told him...



"You need to focus and give 100% to the moment. What you are doing now deserves your absolute best.… Continue

Our life is insane busy. Finances are getting taken from Peter to pay Paul.

Sometimes you do not know what to pay next. Even worse, you do not have enough money to pay the next bill.

Through this “hurricane of life”, you have to get back to the center. The bulls eye of where money is supposed to be spent.

I teach all of my clients to always focus on “The 4 Walls” and then go down the list from most important to least important.

The 4 Walls…

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Where does it go? Like Sand through the hour glass, so are the Days…



Have you ever been in this situation? You are typing feverishly on your computer getting ready for a presentation, the phone is ringing, the dog is barking, you have to get the kids to your mom’s so she can watch them for the presentation…you look up…10:00! What! I haven’t even showered!



If you are a work at home professional I am sure you have been right there. Some of us more times than we would care to… Continue

The smartest thing(s) you can do with your tax return.



Written by Matt Wegner

Founder and Lead Counselor, Matt Wegner Financial Coaching, www.mattwegnercoaching.com



So you filed your taxes and have a return coming. Or maybe you waited until the last minute to file and you’ll have a return coming soon. Have you thought about what to do with the return? If you’re like a lot of people you haven’t even given it some thought yet. Or you’ve got three or four ideas but don’t… Continue

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