Resources
I thought I would create a page that would help you get from where you ARE to where you WANT to be when it comes to your finances. These are resources that have been helpful to me and I hope that you find them to be the helpful as well. I will make sure to update the list as I come across more resources that I think may be useful.
Disclosure: Please note that some of the links below are affiliate links and at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you decide to make a purchase. Please understand that these are products or services that I think are valuable. I only recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions I make if you decide to buy something. Please do not spend any money on these products unless you feel you need them or that they will help you achieve your goals.
Banking
PerkStreet: An online bank that provides a Cash Back Debit Card where you can earn up to 2%. My wife and I use this and love it. Since we don’t use credit cards this is a great alternative to get some cash back for our everyday purchases. For more information check out my Perkstreet video.
Books
Audible: This is an amazing resource if you like to read audiobooks. It is a monthly subscription service like Netflix but for books. Try Audible Now and Get A FREE Audiobook!
Here is a list books that I have found valuable over the years. Check out My Favorite Books.
Calculators
Forms
Financial GamePlan - A form where you can have all of your financial information on one page. This is the form that we used to help us pay off $52,000 in 18 months.
Debt Reduction Schedule - A form where you can enter in all of your debts smallest to largest and implement the Debt Snowball strategy.
Get Direction Worksheet – A form to help you get direction in life when it comes to finding a career you love.
Couples Guide to Money – An 8 question guide to help you and your spouse talk about money on a weekly basis.
Starter Budget – This is a form that is designed to make budgeting quick and easy. Check out the video on YouTube on How to Create a Budget in 10 Minutes or Less.
Podcasts
Here are resources that I use for my podcast:
Libsyn: This is a hosting company that I upload my podcast episodes to and it creates an RSS feed that automatically updates iTunes, Stitcher, Blackberry and Zune.
Podcast Equipment: I use the Audio-Technica ATR2100-USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR Microphone
Skype: I use this program to make all of the calls for my podcast. I even pay $2.99 per month with them so that I can make a call to any phone in the US or Canada through Skype.
Planning
Planwise: A tool where you can see the impact of making a major purchase like a car or a house. It is helpful in determining whether or not you should make the purchase after seeing how the decision will affect you financially.
ReadyForZero: This is a FREE website that helps people get out of debt on their own. ReadyForZero’s online tools have helped users pay down over $50 million in debt.
Website
BlueHost: A company that offers inexpensive hosting for your website starting around $4.95/month.
Go Daddy
: This is the domain registrar that I use to buy domain names. If you are looking to start your own site, you can get a .COM domain for $7.99 by click above.
StudioPress Themes for WordPress: This is who we used for our site. This is a great way to make a professional looking website at a reasonable price.
WordPress: A blog publishing platform that makes it easy to create a site in a matter of minutes. P.S. This is what we use for Well Kept Wallet 
