#437. Dad, how does credit card debt impact emotional well-being?
Credit card debt creates stress and limits freedom. Financial responsibility brings peace of mind.
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#432. Dad, does the price tag always determine greater pleasure?
We associate expensive things with greater enjoyment. Yet, a simple cheese sandwich at home can bring as much contentment as
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#422. Dad, when does being frugal cross the line into being cheap?
Frugal people make smart financial choices while still investing in what matters. Cheap people sacrifice quality and relationships just to
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#304. Dad, my finances are a mess.
Congratulations! You have taken the first step to acknowledging that you have a problem. The rest can be managed with
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#297. Dad, is personal finance all about money?
Personal finance is about values, habits and mindset and not only about money. Dad, Is Personal Finance All About Money?
#297. Dad, is personal finance all about money? Read Post »
#289. Dad, tell me about judgment.
No matter what you do or say, you will be judged. So, why not be true yourself.
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#262. Dad, what is a quick way to simplify my life?
Identify what is most important to you. Eliminate everything else.
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#248. Dad, what does it feel like to be in debt?
Debt feels like having to run 10 miles to get to the starting line of a marathon. It is impossible
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#212. Dad, can money buy a great life?
DAD: The things that make life great can’t be bought. Money can only help extend your options.
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#207. Dad, what is the “ten second” rule?
DAD: Any time you are about to spend money, count to ten slowly and consider how this purchase may impact your
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#203. Dad, what is the debt snowball method?
DAD: This method helps you to pay off debts with the smallest amount owed first.
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#193. Dad, are smart people financially wealthy?
There is no correlation between high levels of intelligence and high levels of financial wealth.
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#185. Dad, does spending less equate to less joy?
On the contrary, spending less brings more joy.
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#182. Dad, should I finance my used car?
Don’t finance things that go down in value
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#168. Dad, how can I avoid the payment syndrome?
Learn to exercise self-control and delay purchases until you can pay in full, with cash.
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#165. Dad, I feel I don’t earn enough money to be wealthy.
How much you earn does not determine your ability to build wealth. The first step to building wealth is to
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#148. Dad, why is personal finance not a topic of discussion at the dinner table?
Most people are afraid to speak about personal finance because they are not comfortable speaking about something, they know very
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#142. Dad, is it OK that my values about money and spending are different from my friends?
Personal values and spending habits are unique to everybody. Spend based on your personal values.
#129. Dad, is a high income a guarantee that you will retire rich?
There are no guarantees. Make sure you spend less than you earn and save for the future.
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#97. What is #3 rule of money?
Pay your credit card balance in full every month.
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#96. What is #2 rule of money?
Strive to save 10 to 20 percent of your monthly income.
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#93. Dad, tell me about eating in restaurants
Eating at home is normal. Eating out is an expensive treat and should be done when there is a social
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#92. Dad, how much debt do Canadian households owe?
The level of consumer debt in Canada has been increasing for the past 30 years. Canadian households owe more than
#92. Dad, how much debt do Canadian households owe? Read Post »
#91. Dad, what is a credit card?
A credit card is money that does not belong to you. It is not free, and the longer you take
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#90. Dad, what is ingratitude?
Ingratitude is when money only flows inward and never outward.
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#87. Dad, what is a financially mature adult?
Somebody who has insight into the possible consequences of money decisions and the impact on their family and long term
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#86. Dad, do I have to spend a lot of money to be content?
You don’t need to get out of the city to feel calm. You don’t need a gym membership to push
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#85. Dad, what are the main financial challenges facing Millennials?
Most Millennials are weighed down by student debt, the high cost of housing and bleak career prospects.
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#84. Dad, what are the 3 steps to get out of debt?
Assess the damage. Understand the root cause. Change your habits.
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