What Does Thelma From "Good Times" Says About Your Finances!

Photo Credit: www.thelmaofgoodtimes.com

After I watched the TV One special on Bern Nadette Stanis (Thelma from the TV show Good Times), I told my sister I wanted Mrs. Stanis finance book for Christmas. I love to travel. I needed to keep my finances in order if I want to continue to travel and at the same time save for Retirement.

Finances: The Good, The Bad...and The Ugly is written by Bern Nadette Stanis with Trent T. Daniel. For those who grew up in the 70's and early 80's you felt like you knew Thelma from watching her on Good Times. She was like your sister or girlfriend. And who wouldn't like to hear the advice as to how to increase your credit score, stop overspending by you or your spouse/significant other, and having money in the bank by saving for your retirement. I think I've said that enough on this blog about the need to save for retirement. If you don't listen to me, listen to Thelma from Good Times.

I know I read it before Christmas, but I'm at the beach in South Carolina. The book was a quick read while enjoying the beautiful view and listening to the sound of the ocean.

As a bonus, this book provides actual letter examples as to how to dispute incorrect information on your credit report and dealing with collection agencies constant phone calls.

You can follow Thelma at her website http://thelmaofgoodtimes.com/ and Facebook.

My First App

The Valuteachers Core conference for SC, NC, and VA reps was great. The Holiday Inn Express hotel in Lexington, NC overlooking the Childress Vineyards was a plus.

Majority of the reps were new like me and have yet to fill out their first app or application. Since that weekend, I almost had my first app done, but the young lady was busy at work and will complete it in the New Year. She is in her early to mid-20's, she has toddler son, and will be contributing to a ROTH IRA account.  She will begin with the minimum of $100 per month.

I'm excited for her because she is on her way to saving for her retirement. Starting at a young age will almost guarantee her 6 figures in retirement if she increase her monthly contribution $25 each additional years.

I know I have to continue to talk to young adults about saving for retirement. Believe me after a while you won't be missing it.

2013 is KNOCKING on the door, what are you waiting for?

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Comment below as to what are your fears of starting your first step towards saving for Retirement.

ValuTeachers Core Conference

I will be attending the ValuTeachers Core Conference for the states of SC, NC, and VA tomorrow (December 7) and Saturday (December 8). I'm looking forward to attending it in Lexington, NC. It is my first ValuTeachers conference.