There are so many stories in the news these days that indicate people are having a hard time financially. Real wages are down, the gap between rich and poor is widening, and we all
know about rising energy and medical costs.
More and more people, already burdened by debt are feeling trapped and discouraged.
But the good news is that no matter what is going on in your world, there is always room for people to grow and prosper financially.
Two things have to happen.
One is that people have to learn how to manage the money they have.
Dysfunctional habits like financial vagueness and compulsive spending have to be replaced with functional financial behaviors.
The second is that people who have been uncomfortable financially over an extended period of time need to face their financial issues.
Then understand why they do what they do financially in order to make conscious choices about how they want to think, feel, and behave about money.
Keep a log of spending, then compare with what your debts are. You will be supprised that what you spend for those items that are bought on a whim, could be what you do not need. Better to use that money to lower your debt schedule.
Good Luck
Guide created: 07/06/06 (updated 05/24/07)


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