How do you know if you have a solid financial foundation in place?
Pack Your Lunch
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Over their 30 years of marriage, I bet you could count on two hands how many times my dad has gone to work without a lunch packed for him by my mom. I remember growing up that she would always pack the leftovers from the night before and have his lunch box on the counter ready to go for him each morning.
Why should I create a budget?
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I think that many people inherently see a budget as being restrictive and dreadful. That’s not the way that I see a budget and that’s not the way that I think you should see it.
What’s a credit score and why do I care?
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What is a credit score and why do I care about it?
My Truck vs The Truck I’d Love to Have
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The truck on the left is mine (a truck that receives many snarky comments).
When was the last time you pulled your credit report?
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Your credit report details your credit history and any lines of credit (student loan, mortgage, vehicle loan, credit card, etc.) that have been opened in your name. Lenders use these reports in their processes to determine if you are worthy to be approved for the loan that you’re applying for and what interest rate to offer you.
Why do people often give up on their New Year’s Resolutions?
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This was the selfish, vain goal that I accomplished in 2017.