As you embark on this journey of marriage you will probably be entering a period of your life that could be characterized as a time of accumulating lots of stuff. Perhaps you already have a lot of stuff. Perhaps your fiancee already has a bunch of stuff and now as you prepare to begin a life together... you are almost destined to accumulate even more stuff. While it is certainly true that we need certain things to make a home comfortable, being able to discern the worthwhile, valuable and essential from the frivolous, unnecessary junk is a skill that will ultimately lead to smart, savvy money management instead of a garage or storage building full of useless junk. The truth about stuff can be clearly experienced in classified advertisements and many garages across America on Saturday mornings. Just hit the garage sale circuit some Saturday morning and see for yourself! All the stuff that originally cost plenty of money new, when sold might bring in a dollar or two at a garage sale. These are items that you might have paid hundreds and hundreds of dollars to purchase originally. This is the truth about stuff! It is a good thing to get smart about stuff! When you go collecting stuff ask yourself: 1. Do we really need this? 2. Why do we really want this? 3. Can we really afford this? 4. Will this item stand the test of time? 5. What if we took the same amount of money that we would spend on this and invest it instead. How much money will the investment make for us? 6. Will getting this item take us away from our financial goals or move us closer to them? 7. Do we even have financial goals? Having financial goals is like having a blueprint for a building or a roadmap for a trip. A well designed plan will deliver your goals in a smart and efficient manner. The truth about stuff is that it is often because of the unnecessary accumulation of stuff, that people experience short falls in achieving financial goals. Crunch the numbers! See for youself. Let the Saturday garage sales be your teacher and while you are driving the Saturday morning circuit why not pick up some bargains and put the money you saved in an account that will work for you! Abundant Blessings! Kathi Dameron Wedding Reception Teleseminars For Brides Learn How To Self-Cater or Semi-Cater Your Own Wedding Reception 850-422-3599 2006 Kathi Dameron, Kathi Dameron and Associates Note To Publishers: You are invited to share this article through your ezine, website or print publication provided you publish this article in its entirety and include the copyright statement, bio information, active website links and contact information. |
