Comments on: Want To Be Debt Free? Step 1 – You Need to Face The Music

By: Debbie Nguyen

Debbie Nguyen — Fri, 31 Aug 2012 05:35:46 +0000

Being in control of your finances and knowing exactly how much you have to spend are a very important part of being in control of your life. I have been working on this issue for the past year and have made great improvements in regards to being financially responsible, and it’s nice to be reminded of the importance of being financially stable, especially from a fellow Galahad.

By: Michelle Fernandez-Marino

Michelle Fernandez-Marino — Thu, 30 Aug 2012 02:10:52 +0000

Great post. I now have my homework to do for September. My goal is to be in total control of my finances by the new year (sooner if possible). Step 1 will get me on the path. Thanks!

By: Lisa-Marie Cabrelli

Lisa-Marie Cabrelli — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:59:18 +0000

Thanks Whitney!

By: Lisa-Marie Cabrelli

Lisa-Marie Cabrelli — Mon, 06 Aug 2012 13:58:32 +0000

Go Beth! Was planning on covering budgeting and finance consolidation in a later post so this is a great contribution. Mint.com wasn’t around when I started but Quicken was my introduction to total financial management. I believe everyone should have some central location for managing finances. It doesn’t have to be online like Mint.com if it makes you nervous but it should be linked to your online accounts for automated updating.

By: Whitney Johnson

Whitney Johnson — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 02:01:01 +0000

Nice post; and always a welcome reminder to be aware of what we are spending!

By: Beth Rabbitt

Beth Rabbitt — Sun, 05 Aug 2012 00:57:54 +0000

I know that not everyone is a fan of Mint.com, but I have to say that the first time I felt truly in control of my finances was when I finally saw all of my accounts on a dashboard there. Suddenly I understood what my assets and liabilities were– what started as a one-off, unconnected process became one in which I could see the forest for the trees.