Thursday, August 13, 2009

10 Guide Questions for a Better Financial Life

"You answer my questions with questions..." The lyrics of the song "Question" strike me often.

What does it really mean? So, each of us has the ability to find the answer to any question. They key is to ask the right questions. If you're frequently asking yourself, "Why was I so dim-witted to get into debt?", your mind will provide an answer like, "Because you're a loser."


You should remember that your brain will keep working on your question subconsciously until you obtain an answer. We've all had the experience of waking up in the middle of the night with the answer t
o something you were thinking about earlier in the day. The quality of the answer is directly related to the quality of the question. A better question is "What action can I take today to start reducing my debt?" Your brain will ponder this until it returns an answer. like a concerned friend. That may be something like, "Get financially organized. Look through all my credit card statements and see if I can determine if any one card is better than another."

According to Scott Bilker, the founder of DebtSmart.com, here are 10 questions whose answers will guide you to a better financial life:
  1. What action(s) can I take today to start reducing my debt?
  2. How can I start making more money within the next 5 days?
  3. What can I do to start saving money?
  4. What did I learn about finances today?
  5. What day, this week, can I commit to going to the library and researching my financial options?
  6. How can I use my computer to improve my life financially?
  7. How can I double my income within one year?
  8. What dreams did I have when I was younger that I should revisit today that would improve my life?
  9. Do I have the right amount of insurance?
  10. How can I enjoy the process of working to reduce my debt?
Now find the answers...


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