When you're in a situation where you've actually convinced yourself that you HAVE to make six figures each year (and it's not because you want to, but because you need to), it's time to sit down and make a plan. When you make a plan, you have to figure out all the ways to stick to it. I'm personally … [Read more...]
About Lara, The Money Goddess
Getting a Grip on Goals
September 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Today's post was brought to you by the letter "G"... ;) It's that time of year for me, where reality hits me in the fact that there are less than 100 days until Christmas, and plus one week until the new year. I've never been good at resolutions, but there is something that can't be denied about … [Read more...]
Merging Lives (and Finances, Habits, Bills, Food, etc.)
May 17, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Ahh, the joys of moving in with your significant other! You get to sleep in the same bed, where you're the first and last part of each other's days. You are guaranteed someone to snuggle with, eat dinner with, discover that you both are obsessed with South Park... it's amazing! And then you've … [Read more...]
Are You Rich Yet? Not me.
May 13, 2010 By 2 Comments
So over at The Simple Dollar, Trent Hamm talked about his take on the idea of being "rich". The post, and the comments, have inspired me a little. Trent says that money isn't the true gauge with which to measure how rich you are. In the end, being rich has nothing to do with money. It has to do … [Read more...]
How Do You Track Your Money?
May 12, 2010 By Leave a Comment
I'm working hard at getting more organized again... it's not that I'm having a whole lot of trouble paying bills, just paying them on time. I started up my little calendar again that I use to mark the days a bill is due, how much it is for, and when I've paid it. Yes, it's a real, paper calendar … [Read more...]
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