Facing our finances isn’t always easy. In fact, many people don’t even worry about them until they become a problem. These postings are designed to help us keep a balanced look at where we are and where we want to be.

Where is it all going?

It’s Friday which means Payday for many people. So, do you know where your paycheck is? Do you know where it is going?

It is easy to fall in to a Friday mentality. I have two kids who are having birthdays in the next 6 weeks. One is on a Friday, another is on a Saturday. Both fall on the weekend of Paydays.

Does that mean that I can spend more because of where their birthdays land on the calendar?

No.

The other bills don’t disappear in celebration of my kids’ birthday any more than they disappear for my birthday or “Just because I want them to”. The reality is we have to get beyond a “Feast or Famine” view of our finances.

Consider what your attitude is toward money. Do you expect that things will be better in a few months? If so, what are you basing that on? Are you making changes to build yourself up so you can be sure there will be extra money when you need it?

What are some of the positive changes you are making to improve your financial future?
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Tiffany Colter is a passionate freelance writer whose credits include Today’s Christian, Charisma Magazine, Toledo Business Journal, and the Afictionado E-zine. Tenacious in her approach not only to create a great story, but also to mentor other writers, Tiffany can always be found in the presence of a book or laptop. A former world traveler who is fluent in three languages, she strives to reach those who are hurting around her.     She enjoys helping others build a strong business and writes a daily marketing blog for writers called the Writing Career Coach and a common-sense money management site, TheBalancedLife.com. Tiffany lives outside Toledo, OH with her husband, a recent cancer survivor, and their four girls.