Acquiring one tiny sliver of valuable insight from each investment book you add to your library builds into a wealth of financial knowledge that stays with you throughout your lifetime. Here are some of the nuggets I have accumulated through the years that can show you how to better manage your money.

http://EzineArticles.com/703703 - Aug 25, 2007

We all deserve to live a happier life every day. Happiness is a choice and we have the power to choose joyful living. Regardless of what arises in life making the choice to live more happier and fulfilled can make all of the difference.

http://EzineArticles.com/8922515 - Mar 20, 2015

If you want to live a successful life, this article will show you how you can achieve it. A lot of people want to be successful, make their dreams come true and achieve all their goals. Unfortunately, only a portion of people actually accomplished it. The rest of them are not living the kind of life that they wish. In fact, most people are living in mediocrity without really using their potential.

http://EzineArticles.com/5579973 - Dec 19, 2010

I know what you're thinking. Just the thought of the word 'budget' is like nails on a chalkboard. I know the feeling. For many years I wouldn't have anything to do with a budget because I couldn't stand the idea of anyone-or anything-telling me how to spend my money. And where did that get me? Into one big financial mess.

http://EzineArticles.com/7093565 - Jun 07, 2012

Living below your means is a task that many Americans who sit in debt right now today refuse to do. There are many misconceptions concerning this feat but it is not a difficult one to conquer.

http://EzineArticles.com/9435484 - Jun 06, 2016

It's very tempting to be surrounded by new shiny things especially if you go there without a specific intention. The thing not to do is use the mall as an entertainment spot. It isn't.

http://EzineArticles.com/5650133 - Jan 03, 2011

There are several key factors to building wealth that will surely determine your abilities to succeed. The most important, and unfortunately the most ignored principle people face is that of living below their means.

http://EzineArticles.com/7190621 - Jul 21, 2012

Budgeting helps you to live below your means. But what does living below your means really mean? Read here to find out more.

http://EzineArticles.com/5374973 - Nov 16, 2010

An important prosperity concept is to simply live below your means. Prosperity is defined as having more than enough resources to satisfy the needs of your family and an abundance left over to bless others. You can achieve this more than enough state in two ways: Increase your income Decrease your expenses While this seems like an "obvious" teaching, so many Americans are finding themselves in stressful situations because they are living too close to (or exceeding) their income levels. This is "living on the edge" living, and while it may seem exciting, it is the cause of most financial issues in American families today!

http://EzineArticles.com/7112884 - Jun 10, 2012

Are your monthly bills getting you down? Do you struggle to budget for food and clothing? In today's difficult financial climate, millions of people are facing spiralling credit card bills and soaring mortgage costs. It's time to fight back, and take control of your finances by Living Below Your Means!

http://EzineArticles.com/2855749 - Sep 01, 2009

Notwithstanding that there are some who feel that incurring debt is healthy; most of us will not want to get into the debt trap. However, the bad news is that it is not easy to stay away from borrowing especially with the economic crisis and the ever growing cost of living. Once you get into debt and if you are not competent in handling your own finances, you are going to snowball your debt.

http://EzineArticles.com/1623616 - Oct 27, 2008

Planning and goal setting are critical to your success if you want to become wealthy. The two key traits of people who do not become wealthy are, firstly, they tend to spend all of the money they have and, secondly, they do not know what they spend their money on. The lack of goals is the main culprit.

http://EzineArticles.com/899073 - Dec 27, 2007

Sacrificing some luxuries today is a good trade off to be financially secure tomorrow. Too many people live way above their means and fall into a trap for life.

http://EzineArticles.com/8542481 - Jun 02, 2014

You have heard the term "living with in your means" before I am sure. Many people try to give others advice on how to get ahead in the world and one of the first things they tell you is to live within your means. This is the worst peace of advice someone can give another who wants to know how to get ahead financially. The only way to get ahead financially is by living below your means. There are steps you can take to reduce everyday expenses as well as your monthly living expenses so you can start paying off debt and begin saving for the future. Knowing how to make a budget is a very important part of getting your finances in order. The next thing you will have to do is set a clearly defined set of goals for your self. By setting up a budget and defining your goals you will then have to come up with a plan to fallow so you can successfully achieve your goals. You will have to be prepared for a dramatic life style change but making a life style change by choice is better then being forced to later.

http://EzineArticles.com/2299208 - May 03, 2009

Why are we in a recession, economic downtrend, or term of your choosing? Well, many reasons, but most of it has to do with debt in some form or another. And, the cause behind it whether it be individuals or even our government, is that most of us simply lived bigger than we could afford to & have done so for a very long time!

http://EzineArticles.com/1341178 - Jul 19, 2008

Do you know how to pay down debt? After years of "irrational exuberance" the day of recognizing is at hand. We no longer have huge stock portfolios or ever appreciating homes to borrow against. Instead, we are worried about whether our jobs will even be around next month. As a result, people are retrenching and trying to pay off their obligations rather than rack up new ones. The best way to pay down debt is to live below your means and spend the remainder on your monthly obligations. This article shows 7 tips for how to pay down debt.

http://EzineArticles.com/2373598 - May 20, 2009

Despite several warnings, many people find themselves falling into the trap of living beyond their means. It may start out gradually, but left unchecked you can find yourself swimming in a quagmire of debt.

http://EzineArticles.com/2948046 - Sep 18, 2009

What did Benjamin Franklin, John D. Rockefeller, Andrew Carnegie and Warren Buffet have in common? What did they have in common with nearly every self made wealthy person? We will explore the answer to those questions in this article.

http://EzineArticles.com/5541801 - Dec 12, 2010

Living beneath your means allows you to prioritize your expenditures so you can build wealth. I've included some tips below that may assist you through this process. You won't need to relocate into a shoebox or completely forgo fun and shopping - but the tips below can assist you learn how to make smarter spending choices.

http://EzineArticles.com/6254641 - May 09, 2011

Spend and save diligently. This principle is applicable for the individual and the government as well. The steps involved in this practical concept are narrated here below.

http://EzineArticles.com/9415785 - May 16, 2016

So you've taken the time, put in the effort and your home is staged. Unfortunately, staging your home is not a one time event, it is ongoing until the day you sell your home and can begin packing. Thus begins the day to day living aspect of staging your home

http://EzineArticles.com/2440674 - Jun 05, 2009

There is nothing like living the internet lifestyle. Picture this. You wake-up at 11:00 A.M. brush your teeth, take a shower, and eat some breakfast. As you're eating breakfast, you turn on your laptop, check your email, and you see dozens of "you just made a sale" emails in your inbox. You realize that you just made $1,000 while you were asleep. Does this sound like a lifestyle you would like to live? Well, let me show you how to live the internet lifestyle.

http://EzineArticles.com/8728664 - Sep 18, 2014

Think it's difficult to give up credit cards? You need to read this information to help you see the startling truth about credit cards.

http://EzineArticles.com/1668182 - Nov 07, 2008

To avoid poverty and create a great future, you need to take charge of your finances. This quick guide will show you how.

http://EzineArticles.com/2072258 - Mar 06, 2009

Living on a budget can be more difficult than it first appears. Follow these steps to successfully live on a budget.

http://EzineArticles.com/4747761 - Jul 27, 2010

Well here you are...in a place you thought you'd never be in. You've 35 with a family and your credit score is - well, it's poor. Anything below 650 these days is not good. What to do? Do you start feeling sorry for yourself thinking there simply isn't any way out?

http://EzineArticles.com/6379652 - Jun 25, 2011

Longevity is about the duration you expect your life in years will be. Obviously you want to live as long as you can. If you do not want to know how to live longer, you can stop reading.

http://EzineArticles.com/6385791 - Jun 30, 2011

Every person has his or her desires in life. These desires must be in one way or another be directed by a common goal. But do you ever know that there is an effective tool in writing down your desires? Yes, there is.

http://EzineArticles.com/88807 - Oct 28, 2005

Although many people "throw in the towel" when a lover leaves them you are obviously not one to give up easily or you would not be reading this. Learning how to win back your ex is like anything in life - it takes commitment.

http://EzineArticles.com/1956803 - Feb 04, 2009

How do you keep your energy up when what you want isn't here yet. That thing you've been dreaming about, wanting, yearning for... That thing you know is just so right for you!

http://EzineArticles.com/9091705 - Jul 06, 2015

Like anybody who lives with the 'daily grind' - in the literal sense, of joints in which the cartilage has been stripped away by the effects of long-term RA, leaving eroded bones to scrape across each other - I could cheerfully bite the heads off people who ask me this inane question...

http://EzineArticles.com/6786246 - Dec 29, 2011

Unless you are moving, it is generally hard to de-clutter an entire home at one time, and approaching it in this way can be overwhelming and stop you before you even start. Follow these steps for a simple approach for de-cluttering your home.

http://EzineArticles.com/5520998 - Dec 08, 2010

Number one, stress is not good. No matter what, it is not good for any part of your body, mind, or soul. It is a toxin that can lead to a variety of different diseases, mental and physical disorders and we could go on. However, stress is part of daily life so there has to be some way that we can get through life without it completely consuming us. There is, and that is through managing it properly.

http://EzineArticles.com/6177499 - Apr 14, 2011

Due to the experts' prediction that many people could find it difficult to avoid foreclosure in the near future also that millions of people will lose their homes which seem to be fulfilled. But one thing is to know about something, another is to act based on what you know. Aftermath the prediction, many still fall prey despite knowing/hearing about it, I want to spear those who didn't get the information earlier by putting down this article.

http://EzineArticles.com/5694244 - Jan 11, 2011

When you take measures to burglar proof your home it can save you in many ways, not to mention, heaps of money on your homeowner's insurance premiums. But protecting your home does not necessarily mean spending a lot of money. Here is how to burglar proof home without spending a dime.

http://EzineArticles.com/3745023 - Feb 11, 2010

Most people start off their relationships in a wonderful way; however, as time goes on they "do" something almost unconsciously that destroys the possibility of the relationship lasting. And still others never get out the gate in "getting into a relationship." Why is that? And how do we change "it" so that we succeed blissfully.

http://EzineArticles.com/8570564 - Jun 17, 2014

Obesity, unlike being overweight, is the result of too much body fat accumulated inside the body. As a result, obese people are at the health risks and open to suffering from many diseases as well, which greatly reduces the number of years that they live for. The diseases that obesity can bring about in a person range from diabetes, cancer, sleep apnea to harmful heart conditions. A lot of people today are obese and it is the most common cause of death that is preventable. Thus, far from worrying about homicides and other types of deaths, people should actually concentrate more on getting rid of obesity as it is the most likely cause of death in the U.S. Obesity is spreading like a plague and it is high time both people who are overweight and the people who are not trying to do anything about it.

http://EzineArticles.com/7555129 - Mar 18, 2013

Do you live your live 'letting things happen' - at effect? Or do you live your life 'making things happen' - at cause? Being at cause means taking personal responsibility and accountability for what happens. It means understanding that you have a choice. Being at effect means the opposite. It's rare we live our lives in only one of these all the time.

http://EzineArticles.com/6967046 - Mar 28, 2012

In these days when people have to leave their jobs, it is a real challenge just to get the means for a living. If you lost your job, and at the same time are building your home based business, what can you do to still live a satisfying life while living on less? The following suggestions might be the key to living a good life despite difficulties with the economy.

http://EzineArticles.com/4442300 - Jun 08, 2010

Below you will find 3 ways to spice up your marriage and get that spark back into your home. Read on...

http://EzineArticles.com/6136231 - Apr 01, 2011

It's certainly a challenge trying to get a buyer who completes on the purchase, let alone get the best price for your house these days. Recently I went through such a task, so I took some professional advice from a house dresser and I thought it best to share what I had learned.

http://EzineArticles.com/5075816 - Sep 22, 2010