A lot of people have this idea in their heads that to save money, you should do things like take your lunch to work, stop buying magazines, and stop eating out so much. While I can’t argue that those things will save you money if you do them, they’re simply not sustainable. The problem is,…
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…
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…
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 clichĂ© in 2013, but it can’t be ignored by high…
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…
Leading a more successful life isn’t just about being more productive, or learning how to manage your finances well. It’s about learning how to be a more effective person overall through the acquisition of a variety of skills and knowledge, and I want to be able to help do that for you through Academy Success….
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…
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…
Throughout my life, I’ve examined a fair number of successful individuals. Being the curious person that I am, I’ve often wondered, what’s so special about them that allows them to continually do the things that they do? A lot of people say you’re just born to be successful, that it can’t be earned. Well I…
As I write this post, it’s late-March. My NCAA championship bracket is actually doing pretty well and I’m glued to my TV every second of every day watching games, highlights, analysis, and predictions of the NCAA tournament. But afterwards, spring will be in the air, and this Louisville, KY blogger will be focused on things…