Today’s culture has seen an unmatched rise in the number of people who file personal bankruptcy. With the amount of consumer debt at an all-time high, a growing number of people feel that this is the best option for them so they can start over with their finances. The only problem with this idea is that it does not change a person’s behavior. Instead, it almost reinforces the irresponsible habits and behaviors that resulted in the debt in the first place. People who find them…
Financial Planning: Get Answers About Bankruptcy Before Its Too Late
The very word “bankruptcy” puts fear into many people’s hearts. For years, the word has been equated with being destitute, being unable to pay bills and being financially insecure. But is that all that bankruptcy is about? The truth of the matter is that many people simply don’t understand what bankruptcy really is. For many people, bankruptcy is a way out of a bad situation and a hand up when they need it most. It is also a life changing experience. These questions and answe…
The first rule of making a personal budget keep it simple
No-one likes to follow the rules, but to be successful when creating a personal budget, there is one simple rule to follow: Keep It Simple. This article describes how to create a very simple personal budget, which increases your chances of success.
Tracking Your Daily Expenses Can Lead To Big Savings!
Do you write checks for everything you buy?
Are you a cash only type of person?
or…
Are you like me and you live and die by your debit(debt)/check card?
Regardless of the method you use to make your purchases, it is important to not only know what was spent, but what was purchased. When you can determine where your money is going it helps to accomplish a few different tasks at one time.
What Happened To My Money?
Have you ever found yourself asking this question?
If you have you are not alone. There are thousands of people who find themselves looking at their bank statements or calling their banks and asking this same exact question.
In Debt Over Your Head? These 5 Simple Steps Will Help
Debt has reached epic proportions in our society. Whether you’re rich, poor or in between, you probably have enough debt to make you feel like giving up on your dreams of financial independence and living the comfortable life. There is a way out of this situation. The five simple steps to make this happen are listed below.
The secret to a successful personal budget keep it simple
We all know we need to make a budget. We all know that a budget is a plan. We all know that without a plan in life, we will not succeed.
When it comes to personal budgeting, people try to make it too complicated. The secret to a successful budget is to keep it simple. By keeping your budget simple, you will succeed!
How To Budget Money
Budgeting money is something of a neglected necessity in the modern world, with so many people lured into spending regardless of their financial situation. It has become almost the norm to spend each month more than is earned, often without even knowing it. This has led to severe debt problems for millions of people in the US and UK in particular, and an encouragement and acceptance of ignorance in personal money management.
Despite all the bad debt write offs, the banks …