Comments on: Everything You Ever Really Needed to Know About Personal Finance on the Back of Five Business Cards

By: Ashton

Ashton — Wed, 13 Oct 2010 02:43:46 +0000

I almost have this freedom. Just one more year, and I’ll be better off then this year! I’m fortunate to have a job where I can come in late, leave early and still receive the pay check. Very soon the work will get better. But a very nice post.

By: Roberta

Roberta — Thu, 07 Oct 2010 22:04:52 +0000

AMAZING post. Love it. I was just sitting here feeling a little sorry for myself, staring into a weekend of frugality: projects, chores, self-improvement, & organizational tweaks around the house and thinking: why is all of this taking so long? This helps. Love the drawings & the messages on the cards.

By: Matt Jabs

Matt Jabs — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 15:27:30 +0000

This is one of the most beautiful alliterations of financial freedom that I have ever read. Thanks for this…

“It’s all about freedom. Freedom from debt. Freedom from supervisors telling us what to do. Freedom to spend the time to do things right. Freedom to try out new things and follow our interests. Freedom to sleep until eleven one day, then stay up until two in the morning working on what we’re passionate about.

That’s what most people really want – I know that’s certainly what I want. Having a big bank account just means that I’m not beholden to others. I can follow my passions and dreams wherever they take me. If my job is not satisfying to me, I’m no longer tied to that paycheck – I can just get up and walk away. I can do whatever makes me happy and avoid most of what makes me sad, without regrets or worries.

It’s a lot of hard work to climb that mountain, but the air up there is the sweetest thing that there is.”

By: Kristin @ klingtocash

Kristin @ klingtocash — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 01:33:20 +0000

Awesome post. One of the best yet. It’s like a picture book for personal finance.

By: Do You Dave Ramsey?

Do You Dave Ramsey? — Sat, 09 May 2009 01:47:20 +0000

Great stuff Trent… Glad I found this gem!

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By: Debt Consolidation Regina

Debt Consolidation Regina — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 17:45:56 +0000

This is well thought out article! Very useful everyday tips and reminders that help in managing your money efficiently. A good way to remember these tips would be to print this guide and post it somewhere visible as a daily reminder.

By: Keith Patterson

Keith Patterson — Mon, 23 Mar 2009 16:40:57 +0000

The articles were quite interesting and informative , there is as much literature
in this worksheet as there was in the “logic”
study guides.

Thanks for helping me think a little bit wiser
and clearer.

By: Nikki

Nikki — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 14:41:53 +0000

Hi! I’ve been reading through your blog archives for a week now, and I love it!

I finally had to comment because the drawing on the last card (with the mountain) was just absolutely hysterical to me, and I literally laughed out loud.

Thanks for the great advice and serious motivation – savings/emergency funds/retirement/etc seem achievable to me now.

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By: Chris @ BuildMyBudget

Chris @ BuildMyBudget — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 02:51:04 +0000

These five cards would have been great when I was a financial advisor. A very simple and effective way to get the point across. Nice!

By: Ran

Ran — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 15:05:45 +0000

Precise steps are given for anyone to manage their finance effectively and especially with credit cards. I would like to also see the information on credit management services (Debt and credit consolidation), as part of this article, which many people would love to know at this time of credit crunch. Keep up the good work!

By: Valeria | TimelessLessons

Valeria | TimelessLessons — Mon, 10 Nov 2008 12:57:27 +0000

This post was awesome! Everything one needs to know, easy to understand and well thought out! I’ve recently found your blog and so glad I did. I’ve already worked my way through the archives! I truly enjoy your posts and writing style.

By: Heather Paige

Heather Paige — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 22:56:49 +0000

I really enjoyed this and will be rereading it as a reminder!

By: ReddH

ReddH — Sat, 01 Nov 2008 14:31:46 +0000

This is a fantastic article. I love it! I think these cards should be made into a poster or something.
Thanks Trent!

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 06:13:56 +0000

I know I’m Johnny come late on this, but this post is really, really good. Personal Finance is not as difficult as we often make it out to be. It is just a matter of tuning out propaganda, which makes us do what we know makes no sense.

People also need to more often focus on abundance (increasing income) instead of always focusing on LACK! So, I have to give kudos for the section on “Earning More”.

By: Nadine

Nadine — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 00:35:38 +0000

It’s all about freedom! You sure got that right! Love your blog and this posting was right on the money!

By: Kate

Kate — Mon, 22 Sep 2008 13:03:54 +0000

This is just inspiring! As another reader said, I want to print it out and hang it around my house. And the houses of all my friends, though that might not be received as well! You have one of the best sites available and I appreciate all your thoughts.

By: chew

chew — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 05:35:04 +0000

bravo!! short and concise guide to “freedom”.

By: Jason

Jason — Thu, 11 Sep 2008 20:21:23 +0000

This is just simple and great advice. Wow! All we have to do is spend less than we earn and we will not be the biggest nation of debtors in the world!