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Coffey Break Chat: 3 Non-Negotiables with Meagan Elyce

 

Hey guys!
Today I had the pleasure of sitting down with my dear friend and life&style blogger, Meagan Elyce. Over the course of our discussion we couldn’t help but notice that some conversations are too good to keep to ourselves… It was a juicy one indeed 😉
Join us below as she shares her 3 non-negotiables for selecting a future mate!

Need a recap? Here’s a refresher of Meg’s Top 3!
  • God Fearing– I want my partner to love God and establish Him as the head of our household. I want my partner to be a praying man that will pray over our family and feed the word of God into us daily.
  • Family Oriented– I want my partner to be a family man. I want family to be an important factor in his life and I want him to value the relationships he has with them-especially immediate family members like mother/father, brother/sister. Also, could this person be a great father to my future children?
  • Financial & Emotional Stability -It is imperative that my partner be stable in both these areas so that he can help to provide that for our relationship. I want him to not only know that value of a dollar, but know why it is important to save and invest for the future for our family (and actively save and invest) so that we aren’t always looking to keep our heads above water. Emotional stability is important because I want my partner to be there to provide support and love when I may have emotionally checked out and I need that extra love and attention to get me back to where I need to be.
Read more: http://www.balleralert.com/profiles/blogs/relationship-non-negotiables-three-must-have-factors-for-my#ixzz3A25m8uHU
Thanks so much for joining us! 
Peace, Love & Sunshine -Chelsea 

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Buy What You Need and Want What You Have

Hey guys!

This may sound like a cheap shot, but I think it’s pretty safe to say that the terms American and debt are all but synonymous. Recently, my dad introduced me to a really great audio series, Debt Proof Living by Mary Hunt. I picked up a quote, and it is my new mantra for having a conscious sense of control over my financial circumstances. Her message was something like this,

“Choosing contentment is choosing to want what you have. Buy what you need, and want what you have!”

This may seem like a fairly logical lifestyle to live, but for many people, actively committing to this is a really difficult challenge to face on a daily basis. Fortunately, I have a friend, Charles Adi,  who is a financial advisor, and I am happy to announce that The Coffey Break will be highlighting his pearls of wisdom on, “How to be prepared when  life happens!”

Take a look below for an excerpt from his monthly newsletter, and follow the link for more articles and advice. Enjoy!

-Chelsea

This month’s newsletter focuses on taxes and your money. Over the past six months, the market has seen strong growth but recently suffered setbacks that many attribute to Europe. With uncertainties in Greece, Spain, and now possibly France, we examine a few Market-Movement Indicators that you need to be aware of to better understand its effect on economic growth in America.

There has also been much talk about the proposed changes in the tax law. From the expiring “Bush Tax Cuts,” changes to the tax brackets, and loss of several key deductions, there is much to wrap your head around. Let’s take a closer look at Taxes of the Past, Present, and Future.

We conclude by taking a closer look at some common Retirement Rules of Thumb and discuss Roth Conversion. With higher taxes around the corner this strategy could potentially save you thousands.

Happy Reading!

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