Comments on: When Last Did You Pay Yourself?

By: Wilfred

Wilfred — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:55:29 +0000

Wow! i hope this site can help me, i just finished writing the true life story of my elder brother who committed suicide, the challenges he experienced, our closeness and “war” his de3ath caused in family relatinship with that of his wife. Pls am looking for any interested publisher, or someone willingly to buy the story of my hands, because my family is in dire finacial constraints. My Email is Wilkamikaze86@yahoo.com or you could call me on 07038145385. Thanks

By: Rebecca Laffar-Smith

Rebecca Laffar-Smith — Wed, 06 Aug 2008 11:57:55 +0000

Paying myself seems to be the least of my priorities. At this point all my business money goes back into the business. But in the long term I consider it a valuable investment in myself and my future happiness.

Having said that, my non-business income is often splurged. I feel guilty for some of the things I buy myself. I don’t truly need these things and the money would be better saved of invested.

When it comes to finance I think it helps most to have a plan. Consider your buckets. Share your income into three piles, me money (or dream money), investments (or savings), and bills (or household). Of course, it’s easy to know the ‘rules’ and quite another thing to follow them.

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By: Sharon

Sharon — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 22:01:58 +0000

Hi Didi

Glad you like it. Of course you can link to my site. I look forward to checking out your blog once it’s live.

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By: Didi

Didi — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 19:58:19 +0000

Hi,

Your site is amazing! It is indeed a site that has all a potential writer like me needs to launch out.

Thanks for opting to mentor writers and giving so much information free.

I am about to have a blog and I was wondering if it is okay to have links to your site. Somehow I feel there is really no point asking. I think I can hear ‘Sure! Why not!

By: Sharon

Sharon — Fri, 11 Jul 2008 14:53:44 +0000

Mad money is good, Dana. One of my day to day luxuries are a cup of coffee with a friend after a gym session a couple of times a week.

By: Dana

Dana — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 23:12:12 +0000

I allocated mad money jars for dh & I out of our budget and it starts off with a small amount per week. I like the idea of a bank account as well. Dana's last blog post..Writers: Be Your Own Publicist

By: Sharon

Sharon — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 11:06:16 +0000

@ onika: We’ve tended to go for a few extra treats on holiday, too, though I also believe in having some enjoyment now rather than waiting for a mythical future.

@Dana: Enjoy the shopping spree! I know you work very hard, so you deserve some new stuff.

@ Lindsay: That is a smart way to operate and it’s worked well for me.

By: Lindsay

Lindsay — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 06:04:52 +0000

I’m a fan of the Suze Orman show and one thing she recommends for married couples is that you have three bank accounts. One for you, one for him, and one for household expenses/kids/joint stuff. Each of you puts an equal percentage (not equal amount but equal percentage of earnings) into the household account, and then you (hopefully!) each have some independent money left over for your own needs and desires.

It seems like a smart way to do it to make sure there’s a bit of you money that you don’t feel guilty about spending.

~Lindsay

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By: Dana

Dana — Thu, 10 Jul 2008 01:19:58 +0000

So true, Sharon! It’s hard as a wahm who doesn’t need to buy pantyhose or business suits to imagine spending on myself and after over 2 years working at home and not regularly updating my wardrobe, I suddenly realise I have next to nothing to wear. Next month I’m allocating one extra project as money for me to buy a few nice new things to wear. They don’t have to be fancy but I also find if I feel good in what I’m wearing, I work with confidence too which is really important during writing persuasive sales copy

Dana’s last blog post..Writers: Be Your Own Publicist