Category: Shifting your Perspective
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Delayed Gratification
When we want something, we want it now. Unfortunately, our lack of patience is often to the detriment of our financial situation. By buying things when we want them rather than when we can afford them, we can be causing harm to our financial situation. We want to travel when…
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Healthy Cynicism
When purchasing products or services, it is important to always maintain an air of healthy cynicism. Few salespeople, especially those motivated by commission or sales bonuses, are looking out for your best interest; they are not your friend, they’re goal is to sell you their product or service. Be aware…
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How Many Hours do I Need to Work to Pay for This?
Something I often consider is the amount of hours I need to work to pay for something – that helps me to put the purchase into perspective. I recommend that everyone know their net hourly income. Simply divide your net income on your paycheck by the number of hours worked…
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Conscious Spending
The topics introduced on this website aim to increase your spending consciousness. What I mean is that you should think about the true cost of your spending decisions. Did you realize that each km you drive is costing you over $0.50 even though you don’t have ‘that nice’ of a…
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Spend Less Than You Earn
Although it may seem obvious, many people don’t follow this simple principle that you should not spend more than you earn. If you are using debt to compensate for your overspending, you are living unsustainably, and need to act immediately! The first part of spending less than you earn is…
