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Can You Afford Christmas?

The holidays are over. January is here. I think you know what happens next. Well, Groundhog Day is just around the corner, but I am referring to the credit card bills. Did you pay for your Christmas gifts with a credit card? If you are like most pe... Read >
Author: Lukasavige

Can You See Past Your Troubles?

Many of us get stuck in our current reality when setting goals. I meet with people all the time that cannot do one thing or another because of something that has happened to them or someone close to them. The biggest reality of life is that the past d... Read >
Author: Lukasavige

Take Time for You

It is finally that time of year when the focus turns from others back to us. Throughout the holiday season we've spent time shopping, cleaning, cooking and baking; all for other people. By focusing so much on others, you've probably felt frustrated, tir... Read >
Author: Lukasavige

Who Really Needs to Have Goals

Most of us don't plan to fail, but I strive to ask myself, am I planning to win? Winning can be anything you want in life. Some examples of good goals to have are raising your income, purchasing a home, starting a business, getting out of debt, saving for... Read >
Author: Lukasavige

The Story of JC Penney

In 1902 a young man of 26 years old by the name of James "Cash" Penney opened a store called The Golden Rule in Wyoming. James Penney was given the nickname Cash because of his moral oposition to credit. Selling merchandise for cash only, Penney grew the ... Read >
Author: Lukasavige

Someone Stole My Lunch Money

If you're looking for great ways to instill good financial values in your children, here is another idea you may like to try.There are many ways you can teach your children about money, but you have to remember to do it on an age-appropriate basis. If you... Read >
Author: Lukasavige

How a Mutual Fund Works

I receive a lot of investing questions, and many of them have to do with mutual funds.Mutual funds are not supposed to be confusing, but many so-called financial experts have confused us as consumers. A mutual fund is just what it sounds like... a fund th... Read >
Author: Lukasavige

Working Together is Better

Regardless of wether you're single or married, chances are you won't get out of debt if you go it alone.In fact, if you're married and you become passionate about becoming debt free, but your spouse isn't on board, you not only have a money struggle ahead... Read >
Author: Lukasavige

Dump a Timeshare, Gain a Tax-Deduction

If you have a timeshare, you know what a drain on your budget it can be. Even when you have it paid off, there are ongoing maintenance fees and other expenses to pay every year. Add to that the fact that you're usually locked into only visiting that one l... Read >
Author: Lukasavige

Healthy Options for Eating Out

I like to think that I'm a pretty sensible eater. I try to watch my portions, I always include vegetables with dinner, and my snacks tend to be fruit. The thing I have the most problem with (and I suspect others do as well), is eating out. I am continuall... Read >
Author: Lukasavige

Add More Fruits and Vegetables

We all know that fruits and vegetables are good for us. Yet most of us don't make the effort to eat them as much as we should. Many of us are aware that fruits and vegetables can help prevent chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and cancer, as ... Read >
Author: Lukasavige

Stress and Eating

Why does it seem like every time you get stressed you turn to a bag of potato chips, a pint of ice cream, or comfort foods like mashed potatoes and macaroni and cheese? Actually, there's a good reason - cortisol.Cortisol is a hormone that helps our bodies... Read >
Author: Lukasavige

Keep it Off

Are you curious to know how people lose weight and keep it off? The National Weight Control Registry has compiled information from more than 5,000 people who have lost 30 pounds or more and have kept it off for at least a year. The group, composed of 80% ... Read >
Author: Lukasavige

Finding Happiness

Most people equate money with happiness. In fact, if you were to ask people what one thing would make them happier, more than half would say earning more money. Is this really the case? If we just make more money, we would be happier?According to a study ... Read >
Author: Lukasavige

Eat Healthy for Less

A healthy diet will certainly cut down on your medical costs, but how do you justify the high cost of healthy foods? There are many ways to eat healthy for less. Here are a few tips to get you started.Look for reduced-price produceMany grocery stores have... Read >
Author: Lukasavige

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