AKA: How to afford to do the things you want to do You can read lots and lots of financial advice. There are books and blogs and e-courses, oh my! However, we’ve found that truly the ONE thing you must have if you want to succeed financially is the dreaded B-word- a BUDGET! The months …
How a Garth Brooks concert reminded me of my daily battle with my smartphone One of my favorite quotes is “Wherever you are, be all there.” Jim Elliot was wise beyond his years when he died at the hands of Ecuadoran natives in 1956, but he could not have foreseen the technological advances the world …
Taking some time off is good for your soul First, I’d like to thank my Dad for letting me play hooky approximately 1-2 times per school year from about 9th grade onward. He knew my rebellion was strong when I would ask him to call me off for the day. The year he was not …
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A hard lesson for all of us (and one I’m still learning) It seems just like yesterday, but it’s been over 3 months since my mom and I vacationed with the kiddos in Ottawa, Canada. Ottawa had amazing architecture, a world-class tulip festival, but most important to my children was – THE WIGGLES WERE BROADCAST …
I recently went to the Memorial Service of a friend’s grandpa. Now, I had only met his grandpa one time, but after hearing the speeches at this service, I could have given a short synopsis of this man’s servant heart and his love for God and family. The eulogy is like the window into the …
I think most financial experts will tell you that 90% of success with money is really just behavior. You can make very little and leave something for the next generation if you are very wise about your spending and how you invest. Even my previous posts (here and here) were nothing about financial strategies but …
Throughout the last year, I’ve been reading a lot about habits. It’s really fascinating why we do the things we do- whether it’s our purchases at the store or our bedtime routine. Moreso, habits are changeable! So, what habits do we need to let go of when it comes to money? I’m personally sick of …
