This is a continuation of my previous post, When to Buy a New Car. The television, radio and newspapers are full of dealership ads screaming about how much everybody needs a new car and how affordable they are, even if you have “bad credit, slow credit or no credit.” For used cars, there are “buy …
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As my wife’s car sat in a repair shop and I awaited the bill to be tallied, I had a thought – people ask me all the time when they should buy a new car; why haven’t I written about this?! So with that in mind, I bet you can guess what today’s post is …
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Several weeks ago I wrote about paying for college and some basic ways this could be accomplished. The list of ways to pay for college is quite long, but the one way people debate endlessly is the concept of having the student work while in school. Let’s discuss both sides of this coin. First, let’s …
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There has been a lot of hype around how to improve your credit score and there are millions of dollars spent every year by companies who want to sell you their services on this idea. Admittedly, I teach that I don’t care about your credit score and you shouldn’t either, but I also want you …
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I’m on a mission. I am committed to helping as many people as will listen to become free from the restraint, risk and ridiculousness of the burden of debt. In that mission, I sometimes get carried away and have to remind myself of the real priorities in life. I sometimes struggle to be generous. I …
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Hi! I'm Barry. I'm glad you stopped by and hope you'll enjoy your visit. My goal is to provide practical, real-world solutions to positively impact you where it often matters most – your pocketbook! My approach looks beyond the simple math of personal finance to place the focus on the behavior that drives your financial choices. Follow along and I'll help you get out of debt, save for short- and long-term goals and set good priorities with your money.