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3 Weeks and 394 Dollars

by themasterplaybook | May 12, 2015 | Challenges & Reviews, Save & Invest

Two years ago, I challenged myself to participate in a 21- Day Financial Fast guided by an article written by Michelle Singletary. The idea aligned with my personal quest to be more responsible with money and the journey helped me identify some sloppy money habits....

Take Your Kids To The Bank, Literally

by themasterplaybook | May 1, 2014 | Challenges & Reviews, Your Playbook

While we have all heard of Take Your Kids to Work Day, I’d like to introduce a fairly new concept called Take Your Kids to the Bank! Where do they think money comes from anyway?! With everything so instantaneous via the swipe of a card, I wonder if our little...

Financial Literacy: A Pre-Game Quiz

by themasterplaybook | Apr 15, 2014 | + More, Challenges & Reviews

How much do you think you know about personal finance? Established in 2004 by the United States Senate, April is National Financial Literacy Month. The overarching goal of Financial Literacy Month is to teach Americans how to establish and maintain healthy financial...

The Master Playbook Tips & Results: A 21-Day Financial Fast

by themasterplaybook | Mar 27, 2014 | + More, Challenges & Reviews, Save & Invest

After reading Michelle Singletary’s 21-Day Financial Fast via the Washington’s Post article at: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/12/31/AR2009123103495.html?sid=ST2010010401746, I decided to exercise my faith and take on the...

March Madness: A 21-Day Financial Fast

by themasterplaybook | Mar 7, 2014 | Challenges & Reviews, Save & Invest

It’s the end of March and we are well into the Lenten Season – a time of reflection where Christians deny themselves, typically through fasting, in preparation for Christ’s Resurrection on Easter Sunday. It is through Christ’s suffering, death,...

Life Without Credit Cards :: Months 1 & 2 – A Leap of Faith

by themasterplaybook | Aug 5, 2013 | Challenges & Reviews, Ditch Debt, Your Playbook

Fear. Fear of the unknown expense looming around the corner waiting to say, “Gotcha! ” Uneasy. No more playing it safe. No more credit lines to fall back on. My savings account is finally the resource it was intended to become – my safety net....