What Watching Gilligan's Island Taught Me About Credit Management

Do you still watch Gilligan's Island reruns?  I DO (Don't judge)

I just saw this episode and got the BEST advice about Credit & Money Management in 90 seconds.  I just wish I listened to the advice in this episode before I started establishing credit.

Check it out! I promise you'll feel the same way.  And make sure you share this valuable advice with your children, family and friends. It's priceless!

PS. For those of you that know Hamlet or are Gilligan's Island fans, like me, go ahead and sing along.




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Tarra Jackson

Tarra Jackson Ranked #6 Top Financial Experts to Follow | PRESS RELEASE

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Press Release - Jan. 21, 2014 - ATLANTA -- Tarra Jackson has been added to the "January 2014 Top 100 Financial Experts to follow on Twitter" List and ranked #6 by Evan Carmichael Personal Finance (@ECPersonalFinan). Her money tips and realistic financial advice make her extraordinarily popular on Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram and is quickly becoming one of the top financial experts on social media.

Tarra Jackson is not only a new addition to this list, but she has been placed in the top 10 and is in great company with Suze Orman (@SuzeOrmanShow) #1, GoBankingRates (@GoBankingRates) #3, Xavier Epps of XNE Financial (@XNEFinancial) #8 and Lynnette Khalfani-Cox (@TheMoneyCoach) #10. These financial experts' have a significant social media impact on Twitter and are positively impacting the financial lives of their followers through education and interaction.

Known as Madam Money and the host of one of the top 5 popular financial twitter chats, #CashChat, she shares money and credit tips to over 50,000 people weekly. #CashChat twitter chat is every Friday at 12:00 PM EST with special guests like Debt.Org and credit reporting company, Experian.

Tarra Jackson is also the author of the best-selling book, Financial Fornication, available on amazon.com, bn.com, Kindle, and www.TarraJackson.com.

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Madam Money Hosts a Prosperity Pampering Party at Spa Sydell for Wonder Women in ATL | PRESS RELEASE

Tarra Jackson and her Powerhouse Presenters will teach and inspire Wonder Women in Atlanta how to Access their Prosperity Super Powers.

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Press Release - Jan. 21, 2014 - ATLANTA -- Tarra Jackson, known as Madam Money, is hosting one of the most powerful, inspiring and relaxing wealth empowerment events for women in Atlanta. The Prosperity Pampering Party at Spa Sydell Midtown, Atlanta will be held on Saturday, February 1, 2014.

Lady attendees will receive inspirational and executable tips on how to access their Prosperity Super Powers, Emotionally, Physically, Professionally, Spiritually, In Love and Financially by Powerhouse Presenters. The Powerhouse Presenters include Jai Stone, Brand Expert & Essence.com Contributor; Bernadette Boas, author of "Shedding the Bitch" and founder of Ball of Fire Consulting; Andrea Riggs, Fitness Expert, TV/Radio Personality and author of "Get Body Beautiful;" Torri J. Evans, ordained minister and founder of "The Fatherless Generation Foundation;" Shay "Your Date Diva" Williams, Relationship Expert and author of "Value Your Vagina;" Ronnetta Coker, Wealth Manager; and host Tarra "Madam Money" Jackson, Financial Expert and author of "Financial Fornication."

Attendees will also enjoy a Spa Buffet of Spa Services and Lunch by Spa Sydell, Deserts by Diva Delights, Mamosas & Beverages by The Shark Bar ATL, and special gifts by event sponsors.  Event Partner Sponsor is ZionTips. Event Media Sponsors are DryerBuzz.com and Jericho Broadcast Networks at MyJNB.com.

Ladies can register at http://www.MadamMoney.com/Prosperity. Registration ends January 26, 2014.

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How to Start Strong and Finish What You've Started

Have you or someone you know ever wished that there was more time in a day?  I have!

My good friend, Psychotherapist & Best-Selling Author Jack A. Daniels, shares some great tips on how to Start Strong and Finish What You've Started!  Check it out and share your thoughts below.

How much time have you wasted?

A friend asked me the other day, "How do you find the time to complete everything you have on your plate?"  I chuckled and told him, "The only way I'm able to maintain my sanity is by taking on one thing at a time and not worrying about the next thing until AFTER I get done with the first one!"   I used to begin my seminars by asking, "If I gave you $86,400 what would you do with it?"  I'd receive a number of different responses ranging from buying cars, jewelry, paying off credit cards to expensive shopping sprees; none of which were the correct answers I was searching for.   I'd continue to take hands until someone in the room gave me the correct answer.  "I'd invest it all in the stock market," someone sitting quietly in the back of the room would shyly suggest.  "Exactly, INVEST it, I'd say!"  You see the $86,400 dollars was actually a rhetorical metaphor for time.  There are approximately 86,400 seconds in a day and its imperative you spend or "invest" your time wisely.  If you make yourself conscious about the investment amount given to you on a daily, its easier to strategically view how you can maximize your areas of focus and minimize the nonessentials.

Truthfully, we all have interests, thoughts and ideas we hold high, but more often times than not, we fail ourselves by not taking the necessary steps to make them happen.  The fears you have deprive you of the focus you need to make your dreams come true. 

So how can you get ahead? Simple. Stop making excuses. The barricades blocking your blessings typically are not external factors; they're internal.  

For example, have you ever had a burning desire to do something, but didn't do it because you were afraid of what your friends or family would think about you after you done it?  Or have you ever talked yourself out of trying something new simply because you were scared you just might like it and everyone you know would think you were crazy or weird for doing so?  To that I say, 

STAY OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY!  

What does that mean Jack? It means:

1. Have the Courage to do something different by seeing and seizing what God has destined for you. (In your Career, Health, Finances or Relationship)
2. Have the Conviction to believe in yourself and not who other people think or SAY you are.
3. Have the Commitment to finish whatever you start without sabotaging your own success.

So the next time you have a random thought of what you should, would or could do, make sure you remember to stay out of your own way and don't talk yourself out of making it happen!  Make the hard decision to maximize all 86,400 seconds of every day God grants you to be here!  Keep investing wisely! 

Over the next week, apply the 3 steps I gave you to something you really want to do. 

By Jack  A. Daniels

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How to Keep Your Budget in the BLACK during Black Friday Shopping

Do you (or someone you know) want to avoid going into debt while buying gifts during the holidays?  I DO!

Here are my top 5 Tips to Keep Your Budget in the BLACK during Black Friday Shopping and the Christmas Holiday!

Give your family and friends the Gift that keeps on giving and share this video with them.  ;-)

Happy Holidays!

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Tarra Jackson

The CREDIT GAME Rule #1: Know the Players so You don't get Played

Have you ever wondered what a FICO Score is and/or what Credit Bureaus are and how they are used by financial institutions?  

Here is a great illustration to help you learn first rule of The Credit Game so that you don't get "played" .... "Understand The Players!"

Video by Khan Academy

Was this helpful?  Let me know by commenting below.

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Madam Money

Why You Need a "Plan B" Income Stream?

What would happen if you were furloughed, terminated or if your job shut down? Do you have a back up income stream?  

In this video I share why it is important to have a Plan B Income Stream and a viable option.

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Tarra Jackson

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Madam Money's Q & A: Will Rent Reference Help Mortgage Application

Have you (or someone you know) ever wondered if a reference letter from a landlord would help with showing payment history for a mortgage application? 

Great Question!  Here the answer ... 



Do you have a personal finance or credit questions?  

Ask me and get answers! 

Just email your question to Tarra@TarraJackson.com. 

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Tarra Jackson

Top 10 Things You Need to Know about Healthcare Reform

Are you (or someone you know) worried about how the upcoming Healthcare Reform will affect you?  I am!

 

Many people, especially entrepreneurs and those are that currently uninsured, are concerned about the upcoming Healthcare Reform. So to simplify the new requirements, Sherri Kindlmann of Inshpere Insurance Solutions gives 10 quick Tips about what you need to know about Healthcare Reform.

 

Tip 1:  Children may remain on their parent’s insurance policy up to age 26.

 

Tip 2:  2014 health plans cannot impose pre-existing condition exclusions.  

                       

Tip 3:  Annual limits on essential health benefits are prohibited.

 

Tip 4:  Premiums cannot be based on health status, claims experience, or gender.

 

Tip 5:  Insurers must accept everyone who applies for coverage during the 2014 ACA enrollment period.

 

Tip 6:  All private health insurance plans offered in the Marketplace will offer the same set of essential health benefits which include  emergency services, maternity and newborn care, mental health; prescription drugs, laboratory services, preventive and wellness services, Rehabilitative and habilitative services and devices, and pediatric services.

 

Tip 7:  Individuals must have health insurance coverage in 2014 or may have to pay a penalty.

 

Tip 8:  Private health insurance can be purchased on state-based insurance exchanges administered by a governmental agency or non-profit organization.

 

Tip 9:  Open enrollment begins on the Health Insurance Marketplace in October 2013 for coverage beginning January 1, 2014.  The initial open enrollment period ends in March 2014.

 

Tip 10:  Middle-income people under age 65, who are not eligible for coverage through their employer, Medicaid, or Medicare, can apply for tax credit subsidies available through state-based exchanges. 

 

For more information about the Healthcare Reform, contact your local insurance agent or go to http://www.insphereis.com/skindlmann.

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Contributing author, Sherri Kindlmann, is a licensed insurance agent in the state of Georgia, representing Insphere Insurance Solutions.  For questions and complimentary health insurance consultation, contact Sherri at skindlmann@InsphereIS.com or 678-226-9266. IIS001391

5 Signs You're Ready for Financial Coaching

Have you (or someone you know) ever thought about hiring a Financial Coach to help you create and accomplish your financial goals? Check this out ... 

The sense of frustration has become epidemic with today's economy, challenges are becoming more prevalent with personal financial matters. Building financial stability and wealth can be a confusing and complex huge pill to swallow. So, where is a person supposed to find the time to become a financial expert and learn what is necessary to build the financial stability desired?
  

Are You Ready for ...

  

Hiring a financial coach provides a competitive advantage by leveraging the person's time with specialized financial expertise that cuts through the clutter, confusion and contradictory information by teaching them what is relevant - efficiently and with minimal hassle.
  
Here are 5 Signs that You may be Ready Financial Coaching.

1. You're tired of procrastinating and ready to start building wealth and living your dreams.
2. You want to develop your own personalized action plan for building financial security based on principles that are custom designed to fit your specific situation - not a cookie-cutter or generic plan.
3. You want an accountability partner to help you maintain focus on your financial goals.
4. You're just "not interested" with traditional financial planning where all they want to do is sell you investment products. Instead, you want straightforward advice without all the sales pitches.
5. You realize that "true wealth" is not just about more money ... you want to balance your life while working toward financial freedom so that you don't make the mistake of sacrificing your family, health, or a fulfilling life in pursuit of money.

So, if you're ready to start working with a financial coach, feel free to contact me at Prosperity Now Financial Management Services.

  

Financially True,

  

Tarra Jackson, Making Money Sexy!