Here's an article from Marketwatch that discusses some financial goals we all should consider for 2006. There's lots of fluff in here too, so I'll just give you the good stuff:
- Save your next pay raise.
- Plan for the worst.
- Cut the fat.
- Increase your charitable contributions.
- Keep money's place in your life in perspective.
My thoughts:
1. Good advice on saving the pay raise. Here's that source of savings that many people claim they "just don't have."
2. If you don't have the proper insurance, get it -- at least to cover disasters like a fire, death, or disability.
3. You know how much I like saving money. I have tons of ideas (and more to come) in the "saving money" category of this blog. Check it out.
4. I also post a lot about giving. See the "giving" category for a list of posts.
5. Yes, many things are more important than money, and time with your family is one of them. Be sure to make an investment in this area in 2006.
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