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What Buddhism Teaches Us About Personal Finance

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The teachings of the Buddha have evolved over time to become a practical guide for living a full and rewarding life. The Buddhist lifestyle is one of self discipline, self improvement, motivation, self empowerment and mindfulness. Today I want to explore what Buddhism teaches us about personal finance. Life is suffering.

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Friday Links – Back Linking Again Edition

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Christopher @ This That and The MBA talks about his budget evolved and describes some of the Budgeting Basics you need to know if you’re just starting your own adventure with budgeting. If you’re in the market for a new car, make sure to read Grayson’s post where he wonders, Should You Pay Cash or Finance Your Next Vehicle?

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What Money Advice Would You Give Yourself If You Could Go Back in Time

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However, I wasn’t running my finances as well as I could have been, and I’ve probably missed out on between $10,000 and $15,000 as a result of paid fees, paying too much in interest, and credit card rewards that I could have had. How have your money practices evolved? Now, my focus looks a little forward.

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Be Selfish – GIVE!

Prairie Eco-Thrifter

Motivational finance books, such as The One Minute Millionaire or Think and Grow Rich stress the importance of giving. We have evolved over the eons to live in groups for protection. Because we evolved this way, giving makes us feel good. Give to Charity and Help Your Finances. How is that? It always has to me.

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