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First step in budgets is to take a step back

“New Year, new budget” or “New Year, no budget” Which are you?Yes, it’s well past the new year (Happy Spring Equinox), but with so many people losing jobs, getting work hours cut, or having their financial life in a turmoil, maybe now is the time to revisit the “B” word. Actually, I much prefer the…

Now is a great time to revisit your resolutions

How to help ensure  you keep your New Year’s resolutions and/or reach your financial goals?    Dan Ariely, Professor of Psychology and Behavioral Economics at Duke University, provides these suggestions:  “One option is to make it into a public commitment and use the people around you to push yourself get into better behavior.”  “Another option…

New Year, Fresh Start by Jonathan Clements

“WANT TO GET YOUR FINANCES headed in the right direction? Below are nine steps to take in 2017. With each step, I’ve included links to the relevant sections of HumbleDollar’s money guide.” http://www.humbledollar.com/money-guide/main-menu/Here is a summary of Jonathan Clements‘ “New Year-Fresh Start.” Read the details at: http://www.humbledollar.com/2017/01/new-year-fresh-start/1. Ask why.2. Size up your opportunities.3. Get started…