Stop Spending Money – It All Depends on Your Definition of STOP!

Written by on November 13, 2011 · 15 Comments
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I've touched on the idea that our words influence our beliefs which in turn influence our actions. In this post, I want to discuss the words and actions of two couples who had trouble understanding that the word "stop" meant something other than quit, cease, end, discontinue, terminate, or bring to a halt. It's funny in a way. Who doesn't know what "stop" means - really, come on, you have to be kidding. How might you explain to law enforcement that the meaning of "stop" on that large red sign back there just wasn't abundantly clear in your mind? Read more »

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It Adds Up – Financial Adages Help Us Learn from Others

Written by on October 9, 2011 · Leave a Comment
Even small coins "add up" to something larger.

I have a friend who likes to say, "It adds up." He says this when he's referring to saving a little money here and there. Well, of course it adds up, and when we're saving money, it seems to take forever to amount to anything appreciable. But, that's not the case when it comes to spending money, especially when we're buying things with a credit card. Read more »

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It’s Your Money, YOU Spend It!

Written by on February 23, 2010 · 29 Comments

Hello debt haters! A few weeks ago I received an email from a reader that suggested I write a post about how other people spend your money for you. I have to admit it is a great post idea, and I am really surprised I had not come up with it earlier. You see, I have my own issue with this very problem. Kelly in Cleveland Ohio wrote in: “I’d love to see an article on “When others spend your money for you”. For example, a 50th wedding anniversary for my fiance’s parents. We were just notified that we’re paying [...] Read more »

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People Need An Excuse To Spend Money, And They’re Eager To Find One

Written by on January 8, 2010 · 33 Comments

Do You Justify Your Purchases? What About The Bad Ones? A few weeks ago, I was sitting at home watching some T.V. with my wife, after watching 27 inches of snow fall. We were snowed in the day before, and could barely get around on day 2. It was the top of the hour so there was a news update, and that’s when I heard it. I almost couldn’t believe my ears but my wife confirmed what I thought I heard. We watched a news report that stated people were considering an upgrade to a 4WD vehicle—due to the recent [...] Read more »

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