8 Ways to Make Your Paycheck Last Until the Next Payday

The following post is a contribution from My Money Design.  My Money Design is a blog that is all about perfecting your “money design” – the way you think about, plan, and invest your money so that it will help make your life better and bring you …

5 White Lies We Tell Ourselves that Hinder Success

Because our needs and our desires rarely see eye-to-eye, we all tell little white lies to ourselves that hinder success.  It happens almost every day, and it is the reason why self-control is such a difficult thing to cultivate.  Whether it means …

Training for a 5k Run – A Beginner’s Guide

So you’re ready to begin training for a 5k run?  The 5k distance is a common entry race; it is 3.1 miles.  If you’re starting training from sitting on the couch, follow these simple tips to getting ready for your first race. …

Saving More Does Not Always Mean Spending Less

When people think of saving money, they automatically assume they have to stop spending a single cent—which, of course, is extremely difficult and unrealistic for the average person. It does not mean saving more does not always mean spending less. …

5 Reasons You’re Still Deep in Debt

Debt seems to be a problem for many people. Although they may think they are the only ones, there are many people who struggle with debt, and all for similar reasons. …