http://financialexcellence.net Normal is Broke and in Debt. Choose to be WEIRD. Be DEBT FREE! Sun, 05 Feb 2012 03:54:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 http://feeds.feedburner.com/financialexcellence/XEgm Embracing Debt Free Living and Building Wealth the old fashioned way - by working hard and saving money! Tips and Tools for L.I.F.E. - Living In Financial Excellence Matt Wegner clean Matt Wegner matt@mattwegnercoaching.com matt@mattwegnercoaching.com (Matt Wegner) Copyright © 2011 Financial Excellence, all rights reserved Where L.I.F.E. and Money Come Together money, financial freedom, career, small business, investing, budget, debt, free, credit, budgeting, business, finance http://financialexcellence.net/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/Podcast_Cover_Art-217.jpg http://financialexcellence.net TV-G Financial Excellence Studios, Sheboygan, WI Weekly http://financialexcellence.net/hidden-treasures/ http://financialexcellence.net/hidden-treasures/#comments Wed, 01 Feb 2012 10:02:10 +0000 Miss Too Darn Happy http://financialexcellence.net/?p=44487 Continue reading →]]> http://financialexcellence.net/hidden-treasures/feed/ 9 You’ve been there. You’ve felt the excitement. You are at a yard sale, an auction, or yes-even stopped by the side of the road to peruse a “free” pile-and you spot that amazing piece of furniture hiding under several coats … Continue reading → http://financialexcellence.net/why-i-wont-diy-again-behind-the-scenes/ http://financialexcellence.net/why-i-wont-diy-again-behind-the-scenes/#comments Tue, 17 Jan 2012 02:53:03 +0000 Matt Wegner http://financialexcellence.net/?p=44411 Continue reading →]]> http://financialexcellence.net/why-i-wont-diy-again-behind-the-scenes/feed/ 5 So last week in Episode 092 of the Living in Financial Excellence podcast, I shared the story of my DIY project gone bad. The lesson learned is that when you factor in opportunity cost, it’s often less expensive to pay … Continue reading → http://financialexcellence.net/shopping-around-to-save-money/ http://financialexcellence.net/shopping-around-to-save-money/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 10:51:48 +0000 Matt Wegner http://financialexcellence.net/?p=44094 Continue reading →]]> http://financialexcellence.net/shopping-around-to-save-money/feed/ 6 A little time can save a lot of money If you’re a non-shopper like me, the last thing you want to do is spend lots of time browsing stores or looking through ad circulars to find the best price. I … Continue reading → http://financialexcellence.net/money-saving-tip-make-your-own-reservations/ http://financialexcellence.net/money-saving-tip-make-your-own-reservations/#comments Fri, 12 Aug 2011 09:00:52 +0000 Janelle Wegner http://financialexcellence.net/?p=43590 Continue reading →]]> http://financialexcellence.net/money-saving-tip-make-your-own-reservations/feed/ 6 This week’s money saving tip: Make your own reservations instead of using a travel agent.  Many hotels and airlines offer discounts and specials for booking online. Find more money saving tips at financialexcellence.net. Related PostsMoney Saving Tip: Bring your own … Continue reading → http://financialexcellence.net/money-saving-tip-bring-your-own-stroller/ http://financialexcellence.net/money-saving-tip-bring-your-own-stroller/#comments Fri, 29 Jul 2011 09:00:21 +0000 Janelle Wegner http://financialexcellence.net/?p=43470 Continue reading →]]> http://financialexcellence.net/money-saving-tip-bring-your-own-stroller/feed/ 1 This week’s money saving tip: Bring your own stroller on vacation.  Most attractions charge you to use their stroller. Find more money saving tips at financialexcellence.net. Related PostsMoney Saving Tip: Take advantage of coupons... Fri 22 Jul 2011Money Saving Tip: … Continue reading → http://financialexcellence.net/money-saving-tip-take-advantage-of-coupons/ http://financialexcellence.net/money-saving-tip-take-advantage-of-coupons/#comments Fri, 22 Jul 2011 09:00:05 +0000 Janelle Wegner http://financialexcellence.net/?p=43343 Continue reading →]]> http://financialexcellence.net/money-saving-tip-take-advantage-of-coupons/feed/ 1 This week’s money saving tip: Take advantage of coupons while on vacation.  Whether it is for lodging, food, or attractions coupons save you money!  Coupons can be found online, newspapers, motels, etc. Find more money saving tips at financialexcellence.net. Related … Continue reading → http://financialexcellence.net/money-saving-tip-pack-your-own-food/ http://financialexcellence.net/money-saving-tip-pack-your-own-food/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 09:00:17 +0000 Janelle Wegner http://financialexcellence.net/?p=43176 Continue reading →]]> http://financialexcellence.net/money-saving-tip-pack-your-own-food/feed/ 1 This week’s money saving tip: Pack your own food and drinks while traveling.  It’s very costly to buy these things at a gas station. Find more money saving tips at financialexcellence.net. Related PostsMoney Saving Tip: Make your own reservations... Fri … Continue reading → http://financialexcellence.net/money-saving-tip-change-your-furnace-filter/ http://financialexcellence.net/money-saving-tip-change-your-furnace-filter/#comments Fri, 08 Jul 2011 09:00:47 +0000 Janelle Wegner http://financialexcellence.net/?p=43165 Continue reading →]]> http://financialexcellence.net/money-saving-tip-change-your-furnace-filter/feed/ 0 This week’s money saving tip: Change the furnace filter once a month to save on energy.  Although the furnace doesn’t run in the summer, the air conditioner uses the same filter. Find more money saving tips at financialexcellence.net. Related PostsMoney … Continue reading → http://financialexcellence.net/my-lawnmower-broke-and-im-not-going-to-fix-it/ http://financialexcellence.net/my-lawnmower-broke-and-im-not-going-to-fix-it/#comments Sat, 02 Jul 2011 13:22:01 +0000 Matt Wegner http://financialexcellence.net/?p=43105 Continue reading →]]> http://financialexcellence.net/my-lawnmower-broke-and-im-not-going-to-fix-it/feed/ 13 About six years ago my lawnmower refused to start. I thought I would attempt repairing it myself to save a little money. I also thought I knew what I was doing. This was one of life’s hard lessons that taught … Continue reading → http://financialexcellence.net/money-saving-tip-instead-of-buying-wrapping/ http://financialexcellence.net/money-saving-tip-instead-of-buying-wrapping/#comments Fri, 01 Jul 2011 09:00:57 +0000 Janelle Wegner http://financialexcellence.net/?p=42964 Continue reading →]]> http://financialexcellence.net/money-saving-tip-instead-of-buying-wrapping/feed/ 4 This week’s money saving tip: Instead of buying wrapping paper, have your kids decorate construction or craft paper with stamps, stickers or colors.  This is not only inexpensive but very personal. Find more money saving tips at financialexcellence.net. Related PostsMoney … Continue reading →