Palm Sunday Personal Finance Favorites
Wow, I can’t believe it’s already April. Another year of my life has passed as I turn 28 this month. I’m now only two years from 30, which is both a scary and motivating thought. I have to get my butt in gear to make sure I, “get somewhere” by the time I’m thirty (I’m not sure what that means yet). On a less deep note, here are some personal finance posts from other blogs that I enjoyed reading this weekend. I hope you enjoy as well!
7 Reasons Why Failure is a Good Thing from Prairie Eco Thrifter writes about why failure can be good. She makes the case that failure means you have tried and that you have courage. She gives examples of some of the most successful people ever and how they failed a lot. If you ever think of yourself as a failure, be sure to read this. It will likely cheer you up and motivate you to get back up and get going.
A Simple Guide to Becoming a Millionaire from Faith and Finance outlines some very simple (but not easy) steps on how to become a millionaire by the time you retire. It’s pretty simple and straight forward. I’m guessing you have all seen and heard a similar story before, but if you want to revisit it and consider actually putting in place a plan like this, check this one out.
Getting Emotional About Money from Get Rich Slowly is a guest post by Danielle LaPorte, the author of The Fire Starter Sessions: A Soulful + Practical Guide to Creating Success on Your Own Terms
Rethink Risk from Man vs. Debt encourages us to think about risk, not as acting and losing something important to you, but as not acting and looking back on how you didn’t do something important to you. I don’t think I’ve ever thought about it that way.
Why We’re Getting Completely Out of Debt from The Debt Myth digs deep into why Jackie, the blog’s author, has decided to pay her house off as quickly as possible to get completely out of debt. She points out the alternative strategies and how they aren’t for her. I like her arguments on how awesome it will be to have a paid for house. I’m completely on board with her strategy. Go Jackie!
A Thank-You Letter to Bosses from It Starts with Making Things Happen, asks readers, “How often do you thank your boss?” Thank them for what, you may ask? How about for putting so much effort into your company to keep it afloat during these tough economic times. How about continuing to give you a paycheck or two every month so you can keep your lights on. As this post reminds us, it’s often easy to be critical of your boss for all the things that aren’t going so well. How often do you take time to appreciate all that he or she does for you, your financial situation and your career?
How to Save Money in Your 20s from 20′s Finances offers some good advice for us young adults on personal finance and how to save money. It’s a good read.
Enjoy and have a great Palm Sunday everyone!
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You make me feel old with you mentioning getting somewhere before you’re 30. I’m 31, but I don’t feel that I really accomplished much before turning 30. It’s weird how that number has all kinds of life goal implications.
Sorry for making you feel old. I’m starting to feel old myself and I do want to be accomplished by 30. At least financially if nothing else. I’m going to make it happen.
You are similar age to us. I know the feeling. My hubby’s bday is in April too in just a few weeks. Don’t worry, you are probably doing better for this age in life than you think you are.
Thanks so much for the inclusion. I really appreciate it. I am glad so many people found the article encouraging.
You’re welcome. Thanks for stopping by and for the words of encouragement!
Hi Kraig,
It is nice to here that young people are starting to think about debt twice. My Father always said it would ruin this country. Having four grown children I know it is hard to stay completely out of debt especially when you own a home. I believe in living well but debt free and this is possible with a little planning. Meal planning and catering our own parties has always been more my area but in life you become a Jack of many trades like minor plumb, carpentry etc. The plan is the important part!