Creating SMART goals

Posted by chica with issues under personal development issues

As someone that is a bit of a dreamer I read a lot about goal setting. One of the things that I always see mentioned is the importance of setting SMART goals for your self.

SMART stands for Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely.
Specific is just that. For instance, instead of saying I want to lose […]

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Carnival love this week

Posted by chica with issues under money issues

Be sure to check out the Carnival of Personal Finance this week.
The Carnival of Personal Finance #139 is live at My Dollar Plan. Many thanks to My Dollar Plan for including me in this weeks carnival!
Also check out the Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog Carnival this week.
The Total Mind and Body Fitness Blog Carnival […]

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Interesting discovery on the mortgage market

Posted by chica with issues under Commercial Breaks

The mortgage crisis is something that I have been watching with some interest. I am a renter so I am not directly affected by the mortgage crisis as I have neither a consumer mortgage or a commercial mortgage. I find it both interesting and sad at the same time. The fact that so many people […]

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Winner announced!

Posted by chica with issues under money issues

Grigory is the randomly selected winner of A Million Bucks by 30 by Alan Corey!
Thanks to everyone for your entries.
Here are the tips that were submitted:
Fabulously Broke says : KEEP TRACK OF ALL OF YOUR EXPENSES It’s the best way to get a cold hard dose of reality about what you’re REALLY spending versus […]

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Do you know what message you’re sending out?

Posted by chica with issues under personal development issues

I have been told by more than one person that I appear stand-offish and somewhat snobby. Once someone even told me that before they knew me that they got the impression that I thought I was better than everyone else.
That is something that is a bit shocking to hear from someone else. Well, I suppose […]

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This is your last day to win!!

Posted by chica with issues under money issues

Just a reminder about the contest that I posted last week.
Today is your last day to leave a comment to win A Million By 30 by Alan Corey.
All you have to do is go to the original post here and leave a comment by the end of the day today. So far only four people […]

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Still thinking about Valentine’s Day gifts?

Posted by chica with issues under Commercial Breaks

In case you forgot, Valentine’s Day is upon us next week! Have you already decided what you are getting that special someone? Or if you have someone special to buy for this Valentine’s Day do you already have something planned to get them this year? If not, or even if you are just still taking […]

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Is job security a myth?

Posted by chica with issues under job, career, school related issues

You hear a lot about job security. It seems like everyone is looking for it but hardly anyone has it. So, is job security a myth?
In this day and age I tend to think so. I am only 29 years old but have had more jobs in my lifetime than I can even remember. A […]

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A look at some investment strategies

Posted by chica with issues under money issues

If you are thinking about investing it is a good idea to come up with an investment strategy.
There are several different investment strategies. There is no right or wrong investment strategy - only what is right or wrong for YOU. With that in mind it is a good idea to be knowledgeable on the different […]

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Go to exotic destinations with DialAFlight

Posted by chica with issues under Commercial Breaks

I love to travel. In fact a lot of my debt is due in a large part to this love of travel that I have. I am kind of an addict when it comes to travel. I love to go to new and exciting places. If you like to do the same you might want […]

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