Posts Tagged: Goal Setting

Theory versus taking action with your finances

I’ve always been good at theory. But terrible at taking action. For most of my life, I’d fantasize about what I wanted to do and where I wanted to go in life, but most of the time I never followed through. I was born like that. As far back as I can remember, I always had a huge amount of...

How to make sure accountability will work for you

Accountability doesn’t always work. If you’re saying:  “I’ll need you to be on top of me or it’s not going to get done.”  It won’t work. That means you’re not ready. On the flip side, if you say: “I can do it all on my own — I don’t need you at all.”  That won’t work either. That also means...

Two common budgeting hurdles (and how to clear them)

There are two, very common, hurdles people face when attempting to budget. Unfortunately, these hurdles often go unacknowledged, setting a lot of people up for failure, almost before they even get started. Quite simply, there are two hurdles or speed bumps people encounter with the process: The first challenge is the not-so-simple task of getting started. Unlike starting a diet (which...

Put off procrastinating (You’ll be glad you did)

We all know that procrastination makes us feel guilty, stressed out, and frustrated. The vast majority of us also believe that having enough to live comfortably during retirement is of paramount importance. So why do we torture ourselves and put off the important things that will help us achieve financial freedom?

What’s in a Goal?

We are taught that goal-setting is a prerequisite for achievement. But how do you know that you will be happy once you achieve your the goals you have set for yourself and your family?