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[25 Feb 2008 | No Comment | ]

Did you read part 1 of The Solution? Remember how I said a $30,000 pay raise wont solve my problems? I need to change the way I think before I can ever be out of debt. Well, I just filed my tax return and my first thought was, “Sweet I can use the refund to go on a vacation!”
I have been giving this some thought and I know that unless I change the way I think and live my life, then I will never be out of debt and on …

Frugal living »

[25 Feb 2008 | 2 Comments | ]

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Frugal living »

[20 Feb 2008 | No Comment | ]

Another way to generate passive income is through online advertising and affiliate programs.I have two websites that I maintain and while they do not generate a ton of income they make enough to cover the hosting costs. I average around $10 per month with Google Adsense advertising. I know its not alot, but its a start.
Some online sites are making over $150,000 each month in affiliate referrals and online advertising!

Budgeting »

[19 Feb 2008 | No Comment | ]

Getting out of debt is pretty simple. I need to spend less then I earn. The first step in doing this is to figure out where I am financially. I have already created a net worth statement that allowed me to easily see where my money goes and what areas I need to focus on for paying off my debt.
The next step in eliminating my debt is to calculate my debt to income ratio.