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Broke, Stressed And Disgusted

A How-Not-To-Guide: Hypothetical question: If you won 100,000 dollars what will you do with it first? If you think of what you are going to invest it in or earn with it then you are going to be successful. If you first, think of what you are going to buy with it then hmmm….you are going to have a pretty rough time financially. Let’s admit it, saving is boring. It’s not about oversize plasma tvs or fancy vacations. Saving and budgeting are essential ways to financial freedom. I know, I know nothing new and phenomenal here. Even if you are not an expert on tax exempts or budgeting you just have to DO THE MATH. It’s like, you don’t care about dentistry, but you have to brush your teeth! Forego these rationalizations: " I worked hard at my job so I deserve these 1,000 dollar boots", "I can’t wear anything but pure silk against my skin," or " Genuine leather is me." Instead adopt this attitude: " If I don’t own it, I won’t have to dust it." It is thos