The holidays are officially over, and it is time to get back to routine, work, school, saving money and paying off debt accumulated last few weeks. As we do every year, we spent December acting as personal charity with our time and money, giving to family and friends, helping those in need, attending parties and…
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Revealing the Savings Secret: From Joy to Addiction, the Psychology Behind Building Wealth
Have you experienced the exhilarating emotion of saving money, discovering that it’s not just joyous but can become borderline addictive? The journey begins with the initial thrill of saving, and as your consistency grows, witnessing your savings increase becomes an addictive delight, pushing you to strive for even greater financial milestones. Interestingly, as your savings…
Meet the Meticulosumers: The Ones Who Find Reasons Not to Buy
We’ve all encountered the idea of sleeping on a decision before making a purchase or committing to a significant financial investment. Many of us have found ourselves caught in the ‘buyer’s remorse’ conundrum, regretting a decision shortly after making a purchase. But how about going out of your way to find a reason not to…
The Simple Advice that made the Ultimate Difference for my Friend and Turned his Life around.
Your life or someone’s life may just be one advise or lesson away from being completely different. When it comes to financial management and freedom, never shy away from advising others, or accepting advise from someone else, as obvious as the advise may be
Outsource and Save: Home-Based Hacks for Your Wallet that could save you hundreds or thousands
Embracing a lifestyle of cost-effective home practices and strategic outsourcing can yield significant financial and time savings. From establishing a home gym for convenient and affordable fitness routines to brewing your own coffee, these small changes accumulate into substantial annual savings.
Breaking Free: How to Overcome Addiction to Lockdown-Era Apps like UberEats and TikTok and Reclaim Your Time and Money
The COVID-19 pandemic has fundamentally changed the way we live our lives, forcing us to stay at home and rely on technology more than ever before. While platforms like UberEats, Amazon, and TikTok were already popular, they have become ubiquitous during the lockdowns, to the point where they are now virtually synonymous with the pandemic…
What to do with new extra money in your budget? The good and the bad!
When new money comes to you or is freed up from your budget, you are free to spend it as you like, since it is your money after all. But there are better uses for it than to just spend it. Think of this as money you never had, hence it doesn’t make sense to just blow it on useless purchases
Breaking the Spending Addiction : A Guide to Reconciling Your Budget and Spending Habits
As it should be clear by now, our personal budget is a way of controlling our unlimited wants to match our limited incomes. We only have so much money to spend, save and enjoy. But what if your budget just can’t accommodate your excessive spending? So much so that your paycheck doesn’t cover your spending,…
Maximize Your Savings with Spare Change: A Psychological Trick to Avoid Over-Spending
Having spare change handy is not just about convenience, it can also help with saving money and limiting the potential of over-spending. Learn how this simple psychological trip can go a long wy
One Resolution for 2022 Transformed My Health and Wealth in a Huge Way – Discover How I Kept My Weight in Check and Saved $625 in One Year
In 2022, I implemented a resolution to cut down on junk food spending and save that money instead. I succeeded in sticking to my goal of only buying fast food once a week, resulting in 24.5 lbs weight loss and $625 savings. Better yet, I continued this success in 2023. This resolution proves that one effective decision can have a positive impact on multiple areas of life.