Comments on: Tried And Tested: Pay Yourself First

By: myfinancialobjectives

myfinancialobjectives — Thu, 11 Mar 2010 13:57:55 +0000

Great post! I love talking about this topic and actually just posted on the same topic! I like the charts, excellent visual aids. .-= myfinancialobjectivesÂ´s last blog ..The Ultimate Motivator: Compounding Interest =-.

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Why I Don't Use Zero Based Budgeting — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:45:43 +0000

[...] my traditional budget, I have a place for savings, for paying down my debt, and for most of my other expenses. I even have a miscellaneous spending [...]

By: Debt Tips

Debt Tips — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 17:14:57 +0000

If only there was a way to turn back the clock... .-= Debt TipsÂ´s last blog ..The Benefits of Refinancing Your Home =-.

By: Victoria

Victoria — Wed, 10 Feb 2010 01:06:48 +0000

This is awesome info, but what if you lived below the poverty line when you were 25, or — for whatever reason — you find yourself at age 40, and only just now in a position to be able to save? You’re screwed. Is there anything you can do other than start saving like crazy? I’m not even in a position to do that — my husband is out of work, we’re already living frugally, and we can’t pay all our bills each month.

By: Daniel

Daniel — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:15:10 +0000

It really astounds me how much money can grow if you start early. I’m hoping I’m able to increase my contributions each year and be able to appreciate what I’ve done in 20 or 30 years.

By: The Amateur Financier

The Amateur Financier — Mon, 08 Feb 2010 17:14:43 +0000

Ah, compound interest, the most powerful force in the universe. Always good to see a solid illusion of it in action, and all the advantages of starting to invest early and often. Good show!

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By: Ken

Ken — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 02:59:08 +0000

So simple …so true..yet ignored by so many…sacrificed at the altar of NOW.

By: Austin

Austin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:56:15 +0000

It was graphs like these that made me first pay attention to my money. It’s staggering how much of a difference starting early and staying with it pays off in the end.

It’s also graphs like these that make me question why are high school and college students aren’t learning this stuff in money classes.

Let’s get these students educated about their money so we can starve off America’s money ignorance.

Good stuff, my friend.

- Austin @ Foreigner’s Finances