What Are Your Saving Priorities? It's A Jungle Out There!

Do a little dance make a little noise get down with the 2010 Agape savings challenge! Are you ready if life just happens to you or your family. If not this article is just for you! I know that we all have heard our friends or family say, that saving money is important. Blah! Blah !Blah!

No, really it is important. Saving up for a rainy day denotes that you have wisdom and that you are ready for whatever comes your way. Just think, about how much money you could have saved by now if where not spending frivolously. Just the other day I added up all the money I spent on shoes, clothes, perfumes, hats, and the list goes on. I could have saved a total of $22,000 in 3 years. Say What!

Now, that I have your attention! I challenge you to document your spending habits for 2 weeks in an inexpensive notebook, each day tally up your daily expenses, and by the end of the 2 weeks tally up all your expenses. Believe me you will be shocked at how much money you could have saved by brining your lunch to work, buying snacks in bulk, fruits, and the list goes on. This budget exercise will help you become more conscious of your spending.


For more tips on saving click on the links below:

http://www.smartaboutmoney.org/FeaturedArticles/SevenFinancialNewYearsResolutionsfor2010/tabid/780/Default.aspx

http://www.savingadvice.com/

http://www.oprah.com/world/Michelle-Singletarys-Personal-Finance-Rescue-Plan_3

http://www.oprah.com/money/How-to-Build-an-Emergency-Fund

Pursue Your Passion!

Change your outlook on your career search! Searching for a job can bring on feelings of frustration, fear, and rejection. This is a time to have faith, believe in your ability, and encourage healthy thoughts. Begin to pursue your passion and think of different career options that would bring you fulfillment. Now is the time, to explore the vast amount of career paths you have not explored. Begin to open your mind to all the wonderful possibilities and always remember nothing is impossible.

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Free Training Opportunities

http://www.ncimed.com/index.php?option=com_eventlist&view=eventlist&Itemid=128

Contact Alyssa Mako - Assistant Director of The Women's Business Center for assistance with starting your business at 919-956-8889.

Jobing.com offers great information about conducting job searches.
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Contact Monarch Services for Temporary Openings

Preston Keaton @ 919-490-0004

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This is a great article on a new approach to interviewing!
http://raleigh-durham.jobing.com/blog_post.asp?post=23209

Financial Fitness Tips

Changing the way you think and spend money is the first step to your financial freedom. Only you can change your future. Debt is a burden, knowing the difference between your needs and wants will make a difference in the way that you spend your money.

Click below on MyMoneyManagement.net this site provides consumers with access to financial information and educational tools to help in managing your personal finances.

http://www.mymoneymanagement.net/Home/tabid/1964/Default.aspx

Click below for listings of government approved debt education providers in your area.

http://www.ncmb.uscourts.gov/debtoreducation.php

Help for distressed homeowners:

https://www.hopenow.com/

https://www.naca.com/index_main.jsp

Information on homeownership:

http://www.wakegov.com/humanservices/housing/supportivehousing/homeownershipinfo.htm
https://www.naca.com/index_main.jsp

Financial Planning Services in North Carolina:

http://www.triwealth.com/ - Fee based
http://www.coastal24.com/financial/resources/financial-advisors.html - Free for Members
https://www.ncsecu.org/FinancialPlanning/FinancialPlanningOverview.html- Free for Members