Sunday, June 15, 2008
Weekend Thinking
In order to get the most out of your individual saving goals, you need to have a plan. Take some time over a given weekend to address your plan and figure out exactly how much you can save... A few questions to ask yourself are 1. Are there any large items you have to save for? 2. What are you set costs 3. How much per month can you afford to put away... My one word of caution is to save so much that you can't afford your monthly bills, or a night out once in awhile. Build into your budget "slush" fund so you can have a little fun, this will make saving more rewarding given you will feel like you are reaching your goal and having fun. My next post will include a sample budget so look for that...
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About the blog and myself
- Finance Helper
- What can I tell you about myself and the blog. First, I have stresses like everyone else, I am continuously working hard to conserve my funds, while also taking time to enjoy life. After spending my entire childhood and college years in Maine, I moved to Connecticut to pursue my career. I went to Sanford High School and Bowdoin College (both in Maine). Both of these schools taught me a lot but there was one critical element missing from my education. How was I going to save, what was I going to save for and what financial tools should I utilize??? My goal with this blog is to give students and young professionals the upper hand in preparing for their financial future. There is a huge disconnect regarding how we teach "older professionals" to invest as opposed to "younger professionals". Hopefully this blog is able to confront that disconnect and provide a guide to investing, home buying and some of the other financial walls that spring up around "young professionals". For all of my readers please feel free to add posts and to ask questions. Also check out my store, which has some great books and practical business products. Happy Viewing!!
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