Time Management

Last time we talked about Time Management, we discussed three important keys to effectively manage your time. Today, we’re going to touch on three things that can undermine effective time management, and suggest some ways to keep that from happening. The first thing that can keep us from managing time effectively is clutter. For most […]

Have you ever wondered why some people seem to have enough time to get everything done that they want to, but others are always rushing from task to task and never seem to finish anything? Is it just that the first person has less to do? No, it’s more likely that they are using their

  In part 1 of Goal Setting we asked you to come up with a list of goals in the areas of your life that are important to you. In this episode we’ll give you an awesome tool to help you achieve those goals. SMART is an acronym for a powerful way to set goals

  Question: where is your life headed? No, really. Many people feel like they’re drifting through life because they haven’t spent enough time seriously considering what they want from life. Something you’ll hear over & over here at The SAFE Steps is “Begin with the end in mind” & that’s what this episode is all

  We’ve discussed time management previously, but today the focus is using it to find balance in your life. One definition of balance is: “a condition in which different elements are equal, or in the correct proportions.” School, extracurricular activities, sports, part-time jobs, & responsibilities at home can become overwhelming. Stress keeps us focused &

    Previously, we talked about earning “interest” on your money in savings accounts and deposits. What is interest? – Simply put, Interest is the premium paid for the use of money. Now, we’re going to explain “interest” as it relates to debt and borrowing money. So, why do we borrow money? We borrow money

    Having a checking account is an important step in managing your money. We’re going to give you 10 tips on managing your checking account. Record every check, ATM transaction, Debit card use, online bill payment & deposit. This habit will go a long way in helping you manage your money. Balance your account

  Previously, we introduced you to Interest as it applies to Savings Accounts. Today we’re going to look a little deeper into interest and savings accounts. What is interest? – Simply put, Interest is the premium paid for the use of money. So what does that mean? Well, if you allow the bank to use

    We’re going to look at the difference between checking & savings accounts and introduce you to “Interest.” You may decide to have both types of accounts once you understand how each works. Checking & savings accounts are basically an arrangement to lend money to a bank or credit union in the form of

    We’re going to show you the six steps in how to set up a budget to manage your money in order to live the life that you want. Remember that a budget is just a plan for how you are going to spend your money and the goal is to spend less than