Understanding money, one blog at a time

Are you desperate? Hopeless? Wondering why you can not get out of the financial rat race?  Well worry no more!  My 10 day money challenge will begin to set good money habits in your life now and forever! Day one: Why do you want financial stability (set money goals) First things first. Sitting down and being honest with yourself about why you want a change in the first place will put everything into perspective. Write your goals down on paper and read them everyday! By doing this you keep yourself motivated to do exactly what you set out to do. Save $3.00 on this day. You can toss it in an existing savings account, old shoe box, piggy bank etc. just put it away. Remember this, if you don't save it, you will spend it. Day two: Self observation Some folks call it a budget, I call it money watching. Today, take a look into your bank account.  Out line expenses that are 'unusual and unnecessary'.  These are the expenses you need to cut completely out of your life...