Let’s take a look at what my fellow members of the Money Blog Network have been writing about this week – All Financial Matters asks about the possibility of a National Sales Tax. (Wow, a tax system that rewards saving? What a novel idea.) Get Rich Slowly suggests that shopping leads to more shopping. (I agree, 100%.) Wise Bread suggests…
Month: February 2008
Facing The Frustrating Realities With Which We Must Deal
As you move away from financial irresponsibility and towards financial stability, you will find yourself becoming aware of certain new realities. First and foremost, you will note that the vast majority of Americans live without much regard for their own financial futures. Supported by a massive government that believes in handouts and bailouts, many folks have forgotten the idea of…
Breaking The Cycle Of Borrowing Money And Paying Interest
For the first fifteen years of my adult life, I borrowed money for every major purchase. Three years ago, I decided to stop borrowing money and get out of debt. As you can imagine, going from a ‘borrower’ to a ‘non-borrower’ (Is that a word?) can be a difficult process. Here’s how I did it – 1. I created two…