03Jul 2023 by Russ

Wild Money Success

Blog, Getting Started
How would you define Wild Success for you and your money? Would you think in terms of a dollar amount in your checking account? Would you measure success by your 401k balance? Your portfolio? Maybe success for you is having a big house and a beach house? Or, Money Success may be measured by how much you give away each year. If you are to achieve Money Success, you must define what that means to you. Take some time with a pen and a piece of paper. At the top of the page write "Wild Success with My Money Means:" List as many ideas that come to mind. Be unreasonable in your thinking at first. Later, come back to your list and edit it. Is it possible to accomplish your…
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24Mar 2020 by Russ

Overcoming Fear

Blog, Budgeting, Money Worries
How are you handling the fear that can take over during times like these?  I have heard many suggestions for handling fear.  Perhaps one of these will help you: 1. Trust God and remember that He is in control.  Spend some time reading his Word.  Read 1 John or Psalm 139.  Let God speak to you through his word.  Spend some time quietly meditating on Him and His word.            This post could stop right here and that would be fine.  2. Connect with your family. The next thing you should do is to call your family.  Maybe you have not talked with a family member in a while.  Take a moment and call.  If you don’t know what to say try this, “I am thinking about you and want to…
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