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The Spending Plan Mentality

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in Psychology , says that what we call things, and how we think about certain concepts, can influence our behavior. While it’s probably more psychological than anything else, for us this mentality helps us feel happier about our lifestyle and money choices. But calling it a spending plan makes me feel better.

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Yakezie Carnival October 16, 2011- Growth Edition

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Now without further adieu, I present you with the dozens of great reads written by Yakezie members and challengers alike this past week in our efforts to bring you timely insight on personal finance and lifestyle today. Personal Finance Whiz : What Is An Emergency Fund? There were 50 submissions this week.

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Find out how Maureen Paid off $79,540 in Credit Card & Student Loan Debt

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I love photography, archery, yoga, reading self-help books, taking spinning classes and being with my friends and family as much as possible. Besides writing on my personal finance blog, A Debt Free Stress Free Life, I’m an adjunct professor at a local college and own a residential and commercial cleaning business. No, I didn’t.

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Find out how Richard paid off $40,000 of debt

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Did you follow a particular debt freedom plan or book, such as Dave Ramsey or Debt-Proof Living? Personally I believe that getting out of debt is as much about psychology as it is about systems and processes. My biggest wins for saving money came from psychological tricks I’d employ. For example I got up at 3.45

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