Are you stressed by an income reduction? Try these budgeting tips to survive a pay cut and thrive during this challenging time.
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Looking for a new ride? Hereâs how to buy a used car, what to look out for and why it can be a smart money move.
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Your life and personal finances don’t always go the way you hope. We all have struggles and no one achieves success without their share of hurdles and challenges. However, there are tools that can help you break through financial hardships and live the life you want.
I interviewed AJ Gibson, author of Flipping the Script: Bouncing Back from Life’s Rock Bottom Moments, an Amazon #1 new release. We talk about the personal, professional, and financial challenges that he’s overcome.
AJ is a Los-Angeles based TV host, public speaker, and coach who loves great people, food, fashion, entertainment, and travel. He’s been the host of the nationally syndicated daytime talk show, Hollywood Today Live, a co-host on Access Hollywood Live, and a frequent anchor on Good Day LA. You’ll see him on CBS’s The Talk and even on several episodes of The Wendy Williams Show.
His journey from being a closeted gay boy in Ohio to a host chatting with the some of the world’s most admired celebrities on Hollywood’s biggest red carpets is incredibly inspiring. He has a gift for busting through life’s roadblocks and persevering despite failure.
On the Money Girl podcast, AJ and I chatted about key lessons from his book. You’ll learn how to shift your perspective to find the beauty in life’s most challenging moments. We cover:
- Overcoming the financial hurdles of becoming self-employed
- Tips for reaching financial goals when you have big dreams
- Why fear and shame may be causing you to ignore your financial situation
- Leaning on professionals to help stay on top of your financial life
- Tools for turning hopelessness into a positive, fresh outlook on your future
- Using a focus wheel for daily motivation to achieve your dreams and goals
Listen to the interview using the audio player above, or check it out on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Spotify
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Laura Adams received an MBA from the University of Florida. She's an award-winning personal finance author, speaker, and consumer advocate who is a trusted and frequent source for the national media. Her book, Debt-Free Blueprint: How to Get Out of Debt and Build a Financial Life You Love was an Amazon #1 New Release. Do you have a money question? Call the Money Girl listener line at 302-364-0308. Your question could be featured on the show. Stay in the personal finance loop! Listen and subscribe to the Money Girl podcast on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.
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In 2017, the average American consumer debt rose around 8%. That results in the average American owing more than $15,000 in credit card debt. Holy smokes!! Why so much debt?  While some are the result of medical debt and the need to cover living expenses due to a layoff, the majority is due to financing … Read More about 10 Crucial Steps To Getting Out of Debt
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Are you looking for ways to get around rising cable costs? These apps will let you keep your content — for free!
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If youâve been wanting to make a big purchase, but your credit is less than spectacular, you might have looked into Fingerhut as an option. Fingerhut is an online catalog and retailer that showcases a multitude of products. On this website, customers can shop for anything from electronics to home décor to auto parts. Fingerhut […]
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Have you been spending lots of time at home? Creating a household budget can help you get a handle on where youâre spendingâand where you can find ways to save.
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Paying yourself first is a budgeting strategy that suggests individuals should contribute to a retirement account, emergency fund, savings account, or other savings vehicle before spending their paycheck on anything else. The pay yourself first method is a pretty simple…
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Things seem to have a way of breaking down at the worst times. Here’s how you can make sure you’re prepared for the worst.
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