This is a guest post by Michael Jones of Beacon Financial Training. His views don't necessarily reflect the views of Academy Success, but he does have some pretty good advice :) --- Being broke at the end of the month – almost everyone knows the feeling. You get paid, and immediately go out and buy all the things you’ve been longing for since your bank account dried up. A new jacket or pair of shoes. The latest video games. Tickets to that upcoming concert. Many people today have a … [Read more...]
Good or Bad? How Our Parents Have Influenced Our Financial Habits
Many people blame their parents for facing financial failures or drawbacks. Did your dad’s nose bar you from getting a prom date? And, what about your mom’s hips that absorb every piece of chocolate that you have? Well, the shape of your wallet could also be impacted by your parents, but these traits come from your upbringing, not through genetics. My attitude about money, whether I spend, save, find a financial balance or even the amount of money that I earn, is most often determined by … [Read more...]
What to Learn About Money Management – Knowledge is Power
Money plays a huge role in the lives of people all over the world. It is relied on for most of the things we do and, until it runs out just before payday, many of us take it for granted. On top of this, debt has become a ‘normal’ part of modern society – it’s simply more acceptable now to be thousands of dollars in the red than it ever has been before. This, however, can cause major problems further down the line. While owing money, whether to banks, family members, or friends, is becoming … [Read more...]
Five Simple Ways to Tackle Your Debt Before It Starts
This is a guest post by Dan Marshall of Oak View Law Group. Dan's opinions do not necessarily reflect the opinions of Academy Success, but he does offer some pretty sound advice. Make sure to check out this recent article about habit change as well. The best advice in the world is nothing without knowing how to integrate it into your daily routine. --- The importance of maintaining your personal finance is something that you’ve probably heard of a bit too often. You must’ve then felt like … [Read more...]
Five Simple Steps to Avoid a Mountain of Student Loan Debt
This is a guest post and does not necessary reflect the views and opinions of Academy Success (but I agree it's pretty good advice). Learn about guest posting on Academy Success here. ---- College is expensive ... It's an obvious statement and somewhat of a cliché in 2013, but it can't be ignored by high school seniors. Unless you're in the minority of full-ride scholarships or parents who pay tuition, you need to find a way to cover the cost on your own. In the U.S., that way is the … [Read more...]
Christmas Debt – Tips For Paying Off Those Presents
This is a guest post by a friend of mine named Tim, a personal finance blogger who writes about achieving financial freedom. By now, you may be feeling the pain from the holiday season. He's going to share with you a few great tips about how to start reducing your debt, and how to prevent it in the future --- Several years ago, before getting my finances under control, I seriously overspent on Christmas gifts to family members. It had been my habit in previous years to skimp on gifts, … [Read more...]
Q&A Video – How to Free Up Your Time to Work on Personal Projects
This is a question I received from a reader recently named Adam, from PA. "Hey Cody. I've got some really cool projects that I'd like to work on, but at the end of the day I just can't find the time to work on them. What is your number one tip to allow me to get these things done without putting the rest of my life aside?" Or in short, what's the best way to free up your time so you can work on personal projects? It's a great question and one that basically everyone struggles with. The … [Read more...]
Why Effective Goal Setting Will Completely Change Your Life
You've probably set a few goals in your life, and if you're reading this website, you've probably reached quite a few of them, but let me ask you this question - a question that will change the way you set goals for the rest of your life. Are you practicing effective goal setting? Out of all of the goals you've set for yourself in your life, whether they were long-term goals or short-term goals, how many of those goals have you completely blown out of the water? Probably not very many if I … [Read more...]
Hack Your Credit Score In Three Easy Steps [Infographic]
[Update]: Since I wrote this article, a lot of people have been emailing me asking for help executing the process outlined here. Unfortunately, I don't have the capacity to do one-on-one credit coaching, however, if you would like additional help beyond what you see in this article, I do have a great recommendation for you. I recommend you check out the 'Getting Out of Debt' and the "Bills and Expenses' checklists that I offer in my Financial Automation Checklist Collection. They'll … [Read more...]
Time Is Money Baby – How Much Is Your Time Really Worth?
Time is money. We've all heard that one before, but how many of us have sat back and actually thought about what it really means? Have you? Have you really? I used to think it was completely idiotic to pay someone that I could do myself, but that was before I really understood the value of my time. A lot of the times, whether its an emotional or a logical decision, time is just more valuable than the money you can pay someone else in exchange for it. Here's a simple … [Read more...]
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