Bills. Expenses. Stagnant income. The rising costs on just about everything. Our retirement portfolios see-sawing up and down. Being “financially strapped” is becoming more than a problem; it's an epidemic. But as I read through a few popular articles and posts, I wonder if we really have the right artillery to fight this battle and defend ourselves. For example: Here are just a few money-saving strategies that people are resorting to: • Skimping back on regular household products. No more dish soap, paper towel, fabric softener?? • Making your own clothes. • No more hot showers. • No more eating out. • Canceling the TV. • Living on less than $12,000 per year. • Ditching the car altogether. • Moving back in with the parents … [Read more...] about Go Ahead and Buy Yourself a Coffee – You Deserve It