With the tough economy and lack of income increases in every industry and every part of the country (except government and wall st.), many people are becoming increasingly frustrated with the lack of financial progress in their lives.  This progress might be paying off and getting out of debt or it might mean just saving more.  Perhaps, it’s buying a house, or buying an investment.  Whatever it is, without capital, without an increase in income, this progress is difficult to materialize.
So, are you frustrated?
While I’m making progress in some areas, …

We’re continuing the theme of security this week.  If you read my other posts this week, I talked about how most people prefer security versus freedom & opportunity.  You can reads parts one and two.
My points from those posts was that more and more people are looking to the state or other people for their security.  Well, not me.  To show you how I define security, I’m going to spell out SECURITY in the following way:
S – Savings – Savings are the cornerstone of all financial success and progress.  It …

Thanks for everyone who took the time to write out a financial plan for the writing contest.  The winner of the contest was Jim!  His financial plan was very thorough and got some good attention.  Congrats Jim on winning the $250 Amex gift card.
I decided, for kicks, to write out my ten year financial plan as well and post it to the blog.
My 10 Year Financial Plan
I think I can sum up my financial plan for the next ten years with the following components:

Sustaining and growing my income – I’m …

Today, I present an entry in the Financial Plan Writing Contest. Just a reminder that you can win $250 by participating.  Here are the brief guidelines, to read the full description of the contest, click the link above.

Answer the question: What is your financial plan for the next 10 years?
Be sure to to hit on things such as income, job security, budgeting, expense management, real estate, investing, retirement planning, etc. – the more detailed within specific areas the better!
Be sure to discuss how the economy might affect your plan – …

Today, I present an entry in the Financial Plan Writing Contest. Just a reminder that you can win $250 by participating.  Here are the brief guidelines, to read the full description of the contest, click the link above.

Answer the question: What is your financial plan for the next 10 years?
Be sure to to hit on things such as income, job security, budgeting, expense management, real estate, investing, retirement planning, etc. – the more detailed within specific areas the better!
Be sure to discuss how the economy might affect your plan – …

Today, I present an entry in the Financial Plan Writing Contest. Just a reminder that you can win $250 by participating.  Here are the brief guidelines, to read the full description of the contest, click the link above.

Answer the question: What is your financial plan for the next 10 years?
Be sure to to hit on things such as income, job security, budgeting, expense management, real estate, investing, retirement planning, etc. – the more detailed within specific areas the better!
Be sure to discuss how the economy might affect your plan – …

Today, I present an entry in the Financial Plan Writing Contest. Just a reminder that you can win $250 by participating.  Here are the brief guidelines, to read the full description of the contest, click the link above.

Answer the question: What is your financial plan for the next 10 years?
Be sure to to hit on things such as income, job security, budgeting, expense management, real estate, investing, retirement planning, etc. – the more detailed within specific areas the better!
Be sure to discuss how the economy might affect your plan – …

Today, I present an entry in the Financial Plan Writing Contest. Just a reminder that you can win $250 by participating.  Here are the brief guidelines, to read the full description of the contest, click the link above.

Answer the question: What is your financial plan for the next 10 years?
Be sure to to hit on things such as income, job security, budgeting, expense management, real estate, investing, retirement planning, etc. – the more detailed within specific areas the better!
Be sure to discuss how the economy might affect your plan – …