It’s easy to get so caught up in looking for new ways to make or save money that we neglect our regular financial chores. But taking care of the money you already have can prevent some losses and can help you form good habits so that it’s not so hard to reduce spending when [...]

There are a lot of hidden money secrets that we keep to ourselves. I have been asking people to share theirs with me. This is confession number 67 in the series:

“I’ve had a distorted view of money all my life. Only now am I coming to terms that money isn’t bad.”

Other confession already listed:

The [...]

Women, in addition to spending hours poring over encyclopedic bridal magazines, I wish you would spend that same amount of time with your future spouse talking over these important points before you decide if you two should get married at all. In twenty years, the veil you selected will not come up in a [...]

I have been collecting the money confessions of people that attend my talks and share the more interesting confessions here. This is confession number 66 in the series:

“I still look for money in vending machine coin return slots. I just turned 56.”

Other confession already listed:

The First 25 Confessions
Confessions #26 – #50
Wedding
D.I.Y.
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Some students go through rigorous training. Some students attend private lessons daily, and for hours. Some students are gifted. Some students have access to thicker pocketbooks, and some students dedicate their lives to their instrument. However, “picking up” an instrument in your adult life does not have to be this rigorous; in fact, most of [...]

This is an ongoing photo essay of money confessions that I have collected from people that attended my talks. I share some of the more interesting ones here. This is confession number 65 in the series:

“It really pisses me off that I’m not rich.”

Other confession already listed:

The First 25 Confessions
Confessions #26 – #50
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I cringe every time I hear a woman list shopping as one of her hobbies. It’s usually said with a coy smile or a giggle as if she is trying to look like a thirteen-year-old girl. If a woman makes her own cash, has socked away enough for retirement and has met all of [...]

If you are toying with the idea of starting a business, it is probably best to start it on a part-time basis while continuing with your regular job. Many small businesses fail within the first year, so take advantage of having a steady income and use your spare time to start your new business. [...]

As part of an ongoing project, I have been collecting people’s money confessions. Some of the more interesting ones I share here. This is confession number 64 in the series:

“I wish I had the guts to pay my taxes in pennies.”

Other confession already listed:

The First 25 Confessions
Confessions #26 – #50
Wedding
D.I.Y.
Paycheck [...]

Last week, I thought I had found a great deal on 12-packs of 7-Up and A & W root beer ($2 each) but my total grocery bill seemed high, and when I checked my receipt at home, I found I had paid $3.99 for each case of soda. When I remembered looking at the [...]