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Why This 25 Year Old Should NOT Try To Make Extra Money

Has it ever occurred to you that you shouldn’t always try to make extra money?

On Monday, a faithful (young) Wealth Pilgrim reader was lamenting the fact that he was stuck in a job he hated. To make matters worse, he wasn’t even well paid – he reported an inablity to save for his future. This [...]

Is Your Life Too Expensive? Harvard Study Provides Solution

If you do things or buy things that are too expensive, a recent Harvard study solves the problem ( or at least it can really provide insight into the solution).  I read about it in a cool new book, ” The Secret Language of Money” by Dr. David Krueger.
Here’s a 3 minute video sharing a [...]

What Do “Survivor” and Personal Finance Have To Do With Each Other? Plenty..

Contestants on the TV show “Survivor” fight to stay on the island. If they are successful, they get to continue to fight and suffer.
Somebody explain to me how that’s a “win” for anyone.
How well does that describe what you do to yourself by way of your finances?  Do you struggle with your budget or spending?  [...]

What Is Your Definition of Self-Worth?

Do you define yourself as what you have or what you do professionally?   Deep down….I think we all do a little bit.
I know I do it too much.
It’s really a shame because when we do this, we rob ourselves (and others) by failing to share our true wealth – at least that’s how I see [...]

Your Secret Weapon To Achive Your Goals in 2009 – It’s Not Too Late

What is the one reason why most of us fail to achieve our goals? It’s not lack of knowledge or commitment.
This puzzled me for years and I only got clarity on it yesterday after my interview with Adam Baker from Man Vs Debt.
Watch this 3 minute video and tell me if you think this answers [...]

The Secret Outsourcing Mistake and How To Fix It

Does frugality mean you should always do whatever you can to save money?  Is outsourcing for suckers?
Or should you outsource whenever possible?
How can you strike the right balance?  In this 4 minute video I’ll not only show you how to find that balance, I’ll also show you what my hair looks like on a bad [...]

Discover The Secret Top Bloggers Use To Master Personal Finance

When I first started blogging I was pretty impressed by the quality of what other bloggers were putting out.  I assumed they were seasoned professionals like me….. but I was wrong.

RED BULL FOR YOUR (FINANCIAL) SOUL

Have you ever lost your motivation? (Thankfully, it doesn’t happen to me all that often but I do lose my keys all the time.)
A few weeks ago I wrote a post called “Homeless to Homeowner, How I Did It”.  While I was writing that article, I felt a strong sense of self-motivation.  I felt as [...]

1 Focus Shift = 93% Fewer Challenges

Are you facing a huge financial challenge?  You know…the kind that seems impossible to overcome.  How are you going to get rid of that debt?  How are you ever going to save enough money to be able to retire? Will my kids be able to attend college?
The numbers seem so big that they become impossible. [...]

Overcome Your Fear Of Asking For Help

What would it be worth to you if your greatest financial challenge was under control?
What would it mean to you if you stopped procrastinating and started getting things done? How would you feel about yourself if you knew you were doing everything possible to get your financial house in order?
Last week we spoke about [...]