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Budgeting For Success: Getting Out of Debt, Building Your Dream

Feb 7

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Budgeting is an evil word for most of us.

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It renders images of deprivation, of telling ourselves we “can’t have that,” “we can’t do this,” “we can’t afford that.”

Listen to the inner messages those statements are making: “we’re poor, we’re a loser, we’re broke, we failed, life is filled with doom and gloom, do not pass go, do not collect $200…”

How long will it be before we’re back at the mall or going out to eat to rub healing salve on these

harmful statements?

I recently read a favorite blog of mine and the readers were talking about setting a strict budget and sticking to it. I was afraid I was going to get my knuckles rapped.

We all know that for most of us that just won’t work.

So, what do we do? Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: achieve your dreams, budgeting, credit card help, family budget, How To Get Out Of Debt, value budgeting

How One Guy Made It Big Doing What He Loves

Feb 2

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This is the beginning of another series. It is all about real people who have, for one reason or another, changed their lives by doing what they love. And come out doing okay. Some doing very, very okay.

Meet Glen Halliday of Kids Crooked House (You may have seen some of his great work on Jon & Kate Plus Eight)

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How long have you been doing this?

If the question refers to being an entrepreneur, I’d say my entire life. Raking leaves, shoveling a walkway for $1.00 were all jobs I started when I was 9 years old. I was always my dream to be my own boss. Later in life, after getting a degree in visual communications (a fancy name for a graphic designer), I would freelance for various companies under the name “Glen Halliday Design” designing logos, collateral, websites, and so on. My current company, Kids Crooked House, is a great mix of everything I love. I get to be very creative, work with my hands and build, but also surround myself with people I enjoy working with.

How did you get the idea to do it?

Like most success stories, Kids Crooked House happened Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: Advertising, dreams, Kids Crooked House, Pay per click, Promotion, reach your dreams, Search Engine Optimization, small business advice, start your own business, Web Design and Development, Web search engine, Website

Getting Out of Debt: Easy Concept, Hard Execution

Jan 26

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THE DEBT DANCE METHOD OF GETTING OUT OF DEBT IS EASY–IN THEORY:

DECIDE WHAT YOUR OVERRIDING DREAM OR GOAL IS.

EXAMINE HOW YOU CAN TRIM YOUR SPENDING.

USE THE 3 TIERED METHOD TO ALLOCATE YOUR MONEY:

First PAY THE GOTTA’S: MORTGAGE, INSURANCE, UTILITIES, MINIMUM DEBT PAYMENTS, CAR PAYMENTS, MEDICAL, CHARITY.
Second PAY YOUR DREAM: MAKE AN EXTRA PAYMENT ON A CREDIT CARD, START SAVING FOR A DOWN PAYMENT ON LAND YOU WANT TO BUY….
Third LIVE ON WHAT’S LEFT: GROCERIES, DINING OUT, CLOTHES, ENTERTAINMENT, ETC.

Sounds wonderful but it may Read the rest of this entry »

Tags: help with credit card debt, help with debt, How To Get Out Of Debt, income property, make extra money, make more money, real estate investing, start a business, the debt dance method

More Money: How to Make More Money if You Like People and Parties

Jan 21

Posted by Morgan in How To Get Out Of Debt, How to Discover Your Dreams, How to Earn Extra Money, How to Find a Job, How to Start a Business, More Money | No Comments

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This is the fifth in a series of brief tidbits of ideas that will hopefully help you if you need to create more money in your life.

If you enjoy people, having a good time or just chatting, here are some ideas for you to make some extra money.

Performer. This could be anything from being a clown to a magician to a DJ. If you have a talent (e.g. harpist or singing) these are definitely marketable. If you have a little talent and a good sense of humor you can turn an act from musical to comedy (e.g. The Smother’s Brothers.)

Weekend bartender. This requires some education but can be quite profitable.

Elder companion. Services for the elderly are growing by leaps and bounds. Some families just need someone to stay with their family member for a few hours while they shop, go to the doctor, or have a much needed break.

Tour Guide: Most of us live in interesting areas because we live in areas with histories. Become an expert and conduct walking tours of a special area in your community.

Teach: Teach something you have a passion for. Your enthusiasm will gain you a great reputation and your teaching opportunities will grow.

Provide entertainment for birthday parties--for young and old. Research this subject and see what’s being done. Put a new twist on it and your phone will ring!

Clown performances are quirky, charming, funny – not a Bozo in sight (seattletimes.nwsource.com)

NOW HERE’S ONE OF MY FAVORITE FUNNIES:

I saw a woman wearing a sweat shirt with ‘Guess’ on it.
So I said ‘Implants?’

She hit me.

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Tags: Bartender, Birthday Party, DJ, Elder Care, Musician, Performing

More Money: How to Make More Money if You Are Good with Animals and Pets

Dec 26

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This is the fourth in a series of brief tidbits of ideas that will hopefully help you if you need to create more money in your life. Working with animals and pets is a favorite choice for many people but many of us just don’t know where to start or if it really works. Here are some fun ideas that really do work:

1. Pet sitting. Make sure your guest pets have their appropriate shots and you must have adequate space and facilities for this service to be practical. hippo-pool-tanzania-xl