Faith MacDiarmid
Faith MacDiarmid's Articles
Added Mon, Sep 3rd 2007, 11:54
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It’s no wonder New Zealanders travel so much. We’re the descendants of travellers and immigrants and it appears that we have all inherited “adventurous” genes.
Nearly everyone has a travel tale to share, sometimes several. Many of us have been to the same or similar places and we can compare notes for hours about amazing sights and experiences.
But then, in amongst these conversations, the inevitable statement is made, “if only we had more money to spend on travel.”
I too love to talk about my travel experiences but, to me, attitudes to travel make a more fascinating debate. The last time I heard the “I wish I had more money” statement I asked, “where would you go if you had more money?”
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Added Fri, Sep 28th 2007, 12:35
Frustrated by your spending habits? Like to do better? The solution is closer to you than you think.
I have always been a good saver, but I did have moments where it all got a bit loose and the spending got away with me. It was not drastic, but it annoyed me because I knew I could do better.
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Added Tue, Oct 23rd 2007, 19:59
KiwiSaver is a great opportunity, but it seems to have thrown many into turmoil over what they perceive to be the ‘risks’ associated with it.
With anything – life, love, work, home, family, friends, pets, money, cars – there is always risk. KiwiSaver is no different. Making the right decision lies in understanding your own risk profile.
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Added Wed, Nov 14th 2007, 08:23
Break open the champagne! Send out the house warming invitations!
I am now a homeowner!
I have joined the millions of other Kiwis who can say, “I own a piece of New Zealand”. I am also proud to say that I did it with most of my dignity intact, not too many sleepless nights and I still have some money in the bank.
So, what was my secret? I found there were four secrets to buying a house.
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Added Sat, Dec 29th 2007, 18:23
Check out these wonderful savings tips to help get you on target with your savings for 2008! And the Seven Secrets to Wealth!
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Added Sun, Mar 2nd 2008, 11:36
A goal is a destination. As with any other destination, you need to plan how to get there. It’s simpler than jumping on a plane, and there’s no jet lag or security checks to worry about.
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Added Mon, Apr 21st 2008, 09:23
Week One of Seven Weeks and Seven Steps to a New YOU. If you want a meaningful and fulfilled life then you have to plan for it. Money and finances are a vital part of any life plan. But, you don’t have to choose between money and your life. You can have both―but only if you plan for it.
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Added Mon, Apr 28th 2008, 11:03
The first step was to “Get yourself and say hello”, plus giving yourself permission to make choices about your life and to consider how you currently spend your time. Step 2: Get a life―know what you really want. When was the last time you gave yourself permission to dream? Not little “baby step” or “stop gap” dreams like your next shopping trip, but big, bold, audacious dreams.
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Added Mon, May 5th 2008, 08:22
The first two steps were about meeting your real self and your dreams for the future. Step three is about putting these dreams into perspective. Step 3. Get real: You can’t have a champagne life on a beer allowance.
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Added Mon, May 12th 2008, 11:24
The first three steps were about getting to know yourself and discovering what were the most important and meaningful people and things to you. Step Four is about making these and other ‘go-getting’ dreams in your life actually happen. Step 4: Get started―give your goal(s) a workout.
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Added Mon, May 26th 2008, 10:01
The steps leading up to Step five were about discovering yourself and how to make goals to set yourself on the right path for a ‘go-getting’ life. Step five will help you overcome some of the traps you’ll encounter along this path.
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Added Mon, Jun 2nd 2008, 12:43
Steps 1 - 5 were about learning what you want from life and how to make it happen. Step 6 is about how to keep your life meaningful and on track for what you really want. Step 6: Get more. Once you get used to having big dreams and audacious goals, you’ll want to do this more often. And, you’ll get even more out of life with regular goal and planning review sessions.
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Added Mon, Jun 9th 2008, 08:53
The six previous steps have been about dreaming and then planning for the life you really want. The last step is about keeping faith with yourself and your plans.
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