Financial Freedom Resources
If you want to be debt free and financially secure, you have to get educated. No one ever got rich by paying debts. Here are some fun ways to learn about money, rip-offs and investing:
Atlanta Radio
If you listen to these shows while in your car or at work, you will gain an enormous amount of financial knowledge in about a year:
Clark Howard – 8 p.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays on AM 750. Learn about rip-offs, scams, travel deals, how to buy a car, how to use credit, etc. with this entertaining radio show.
Dave Ramsey – 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. on AM 640. Ramsey really hates debt. He takes callers and creditors to the woodshed. His show is funny, emotional and compelling, and it will change the way you look at debt forever.
Podcast
Clark Howard – Nationally-syndicated consumer expert Clark Howard shows you practical money-saving ideas to help you Save More, Spend Less, and Avoid Ripoffs.
Listen Money Matters – Shows you how to Grow Your Income, Destroy Your Debt, Budget Like a Pro, and Invest Your Money
Dave Ramsey – The Dave Ramsey Show is about real life and how it revolves around money. He teaches you to manage and budget your money, get out of debt, build wealth, and live in financial peace.
Money Girl – Expert Laura Adams provides some great finance & investment tips, which will point you in the right direction.
Websites
Credit reports – annualcreditreport.com. This is where to get your free credit report.
Clark Howard – clarkhoward.com. The best website for consumer information, rip-offs, customer service issues, money issues, investment advice, etc.
Money magazine – money.cnn.com. Good, easy-to-understand advice.
Free Software – thesimpledollar.com. Look here before spending big bucks on software.
Home values – zillow.com. How much is your house worth? This website will give you an idea.