Why Be Rich When You Can Have This Much Fun?
Credit, financing, and debt exist for a reason: to
have a good time. Why else would they be so
readily available? It's gratifying to drive cars
we can't afford, downright fun to buy expensive
clothes we don't really need, and easy to own
homes well beyond our means. At least until the
music stops . . . and we're left with nothing but
the bills. And the interest payments. And the
sleepless nights. (And what do you mean you're
taking my stuff back?!) Personal finance experts
Laura McDonald and Susan Misner realize that most
of us never let it get quite to that point, but
we've all got our little indulgences. You know,
those small things that can become big things if
we don't also indulge in a little financial
responsibility. 10 Ways to Stay Broke . . .
Forever takes you through the best ways to
squander your money and short-change your
financial future, showing you what all these good
times are really costing you, what you can do
about them, and how much more fun you can have
later if you apply a measure of restraint now.
Their goal is to help everyone understand (and
enjoy!) the difference between sustainable
spending that allows you to build wealth and
needless spending that will leave you, well,
broke. Indeed, having money in your pocket is a
good feeling, but having money in the bank means
possessing power, possibility, and opportunity—
and nothing feels better than that. Yes, it's time
to live within our means and redefine our needs!
So . . . are you ready to have some fiscally
responsible fun?
