You may or may not remember that earlier this year I set a goal of saving $100,000. Recently, I was asked how I went with that goal and if I achieved it. As this is the final blog article for the year, I wanted to let you know how I went.
For the past two years I’ve...
If you’re in debt and wish you could get out, you must read this post. It details my experiences of delving deep into the pits of dishonour letters, summons’ and cancellation of services.
My transition from full-time employment to full-time self-employment was a poor...
There’s a huge difference between billionaires and millionaires. Just think about it for a minute. One billion dollars… That’s over 999,999,999. Even $100,000,000 is a huge amount of money. It’s almost unfathomable just how much $1,000,000,000 actually is. I don’t...
Sound pretty bold? It makes me nervous and scared just saying that but it’s time for me to challenge my comfort zone. This is a story into the abyss of my mind, and my beliefs about what’s possible.
When I sat down to write this blog, I started with the subject line,...
Christmas is a little over a month away and the department stores are stacked full of christmas goodies and decorations. The seed is being planted to let you know that it’s time to start spending. Is there a better way though? Can you give to your loved ones and make this Christmas the most...
Although I write personal anecdotes in most blogs, this blog is a very personal story. It’s about how deep I got into financial debt and what I did to dig myself out of it. This week marks a milestone in my financial journey. It’s the week I paid off my credit card and reached my...
Owning your own business is hard work at every stage. You need determination and a desire to achieve. You can’t ever be content. That’s what makes it appealing, right?
For me, owning my own business is about creating the lifestyle I want and feeding my inner need for...
Your relationship with money determines your ability to either accumulate or squander it. You can earn a good income but have no money. Conversely, you can earn a low income but yet, have plenty of money. While your income helps in accumulating wealth, your relationship with money is what truly...
The 52-week money challenge is a very effective savings plan. What I like most about it are the multiple ways you can do it. Each alternative can be modified to suit your preferences and circumstances.
A great time to start the 52-week money challenge is at the beginning of a calendar...