Monthly Archives: January 2012

Set short term financial goals

Posted on January 26, 2012 by Brian

Short term financial goals, as is implied by the term, should only take up to a year to accomplish.[1] These goals are not meant to be large or intricate. For example, a short term goal may be to drop your … Continue reading →

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Financial Freedom

Posted on January 19, 2012 by Brian

Here are some steps to achieve financial freedom[1]: 1)      Pay off your credit cards: Before you think about investments you should pay off your credit card balances. 2)      Establish a six month contingency plan: Putting money away for a rainy … Continue reading →

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When marriage breaks down…..dealing with accumulated debt

Posted on January 13, 2012 by Brian

After a divorce, the debt can put a lot of stress on both spouses. It is important, especially if you have a child with this person, to have a good plan in order to manage the debt effectively and not … Continue reading →

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Paul’s six steps to become debt free

Posted on January 5, 2012 by Paul

1) “Know your finances intimately” This process begins with knowing how much income you have and where it’s going. Start by working out your monthly income and list the sources of this income. Then list your expenditures. 2) “Decrease your … Continue reading →

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