There is a difference between being broke and being poor. Broke is a temporary state of finances. Poor is a mindset. Before you go on, promise me you will never refer to yourself as poor again. Even if you feel like you are. You may be broke, but you're not poor. Here is why you may be broke and how to stop it... 1. You Bought Too Much House If your house … [Read more...] about 5 Reasons You’re Broke and How to Fix It
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20 Foundational Financial Principles You Can Live By
These are the 20 financial principles I've compiled over the last 9 years of writing about finances. MoneyMiniBlog is founded on these principles, and you can expect our articles to line up with them. Here are the 20 foundational principles of MoneyMiniBlog, that you can live by... 1. Giving is the foundation of your financial health How's your giving? It's in … [Read more...] about 20 Foundational Financial Principles You Can Live By
How to Improve Your Credit Score (No Matter What It Is Now)
A credit score is like your in-laws. Some are really great. Some are not so great. And some people like to pretend they don't exist. Well, they do exist (your credit score that is...and probably your in-laws too) and whether you have a great credit score or a poor one, there is always room for improvement. You can always do better. Here are some tips for improving … [Read more...] about How to Improve Your Credit Score (No Matter What It Is Now)
6 Haggling Hacks for Buying a Used Car (With Personal Example)
My wife and I headed into Oklahoma City this past weekend to look for a vehicle. After spending the majority of the day at a certain car dealership, we ended up driving a new car home...well, new to us. We are happy with the vehicle, and we were even happier with the price. Long story short, they were asking almost $9,000 for a vehicle that we ended up purchasing for … [Read more...] about 6 Haggling Hacks for Buying a Used Car (With Personal Example)
8 Books That Seriously Changed My Life and My Finances
You know the books that are hard to put down. I mean...you know you should probably be working on a project or doing some household chores, but...the book is just so good. And you will just read one more page...okay, maybe one more. Before you know it, you've finished the book...in one sitting. It's happened to me. Actually, it happens all the time. With other … [Read more...] about 8 Books That Seriously Changed My Life and My Finances