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Wasn’t it just two weeks ago that I was crowing about the major strides I’d made financially with paying off debt? Oh, how the Universe loves to laugh!
It turns out that while I was so meticulously paying off that debt, I missed another credit card due date by two days. TWO DAYS!!! What a …
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As I continue my journey toward financial freedom, I’ve learned a lot. This week’s lesson has been the distinction between “I don’t have enough money” and “It’s not in my budget.”
A few days ago I had a conversation about getting a new piece of clothing. I said, “It’s not in my budget.” She said, …
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Here is the second of my monthly check-ins on how I’m doing with paying down debt and getting my financial life in order.
Last month I set the goal of putting an extra $1000 payment toward credit card debt. However part way through the month I decided to make an adjustment in my spreadsheet – …
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Day #2 apart from Mr. Blue Eyes and I’m still standing! 🙂
While he was here, I ended up going to bed at 9:30 most nights because that’s when he would fall asleep and I wanted to be with him. So out of habit last night I went to bed at 9:30. Without him there …
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Today I had just about the most perfect Sunday I can imagine with MBE. 🙂 He’s been here for three weeks with one more week to go and I’m trying to stay present and savor every moment – knowing there will be many times in the weeks and months to come when I will wish …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.leahcarey.com/themiraclejournal/2011/10/23/the-financial-revelation/
Here’s the thing – I’m in no good space to be writing tonight. I woke up feeling cranky this morning and it hasn’t gotten any better as the day has gone on. I know very well that a big part of the discomfort I’m feeling has to do with making a clear commitment to working …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.leahcarey.com/themiraclejournal/2011/10/19/the-pity-party/
As I’ve documented extensively during The Miracle Challenge, I’m working now on taking control of my financial life. Since I was a child, I always felt like money controlled me rather than the other way around. Now I’m ready to change that dynamic.
Over the past couple of weeks, MBE and I have talked a …
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Permanent link to this article: https://www.leahcarey.com/themiraclejournal/2011/10/18/being-debt-free/
The last couple of days have been eye-opening to say the least. As I focus on my attitudes about finances in The Miracle Challenge, I find that things are moving in a new direction – and it’s ONLY BEEN SEVEN DAYS!!!! That blows me away. Check out my Miracle Challenge post for today for an …
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