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Many personal finance articles have been written on the issue of money.  Can’t say I have been moved to action by many.  First I’d like to say it is ok that you feel down about the current situation about your personal finances.  I give you permission to feel your feeling for the next 24 hours and then pull yourself by your boot straps and let’s what we can do. 

There exist many a definition, I want to share with you  my personal finance definition:

Financial freedom is not an event, it is a skill.

I bet right now with the current economic situation you are saying to yourself, “I just wish I could the lotto!”  Boy don’t we all and yet statistics and personal finance facts show that the majority of people who win the lottery, end up broke and worse off before their winnings! Imagine that.  You among the many seeking wealth, riches, fame few people realize that money isn’t the solution to their problems;  the way you think about money is the problem and the solution. 

I can almost see you going oh yeah, give me the money and I’ll show you change in mindset!

My favorite entrepreneur of all times, Henry Ford was once asked, “What if you lost everything you own?” He responded without missing a beat: “I’d have it all back and more within 5 years.”

Being a master of your own personal finance is not about what is in the bank; it’s about the ability to acquire the skill that will show you how to produce new streams of income and wealth based on your knowledge and experience.

So before we go any further on this issue let us tackle the real problem here that is impeding your personal finance for good!  Why you might ask?  Well without the mastery of these 5 steps, your desire for your goal for financial success and financial freedom is highly unlikely!  This is why big players in any industry have coaches, Oprah has a life coach, football players and basketball players have coaches and mentors.  Tiger woods after every bad game will go in for coaching and training.  Why?  Those who achieve great financial success do not go it alone.  They always have a team.  Those who achieve great poverty have the do it yourself mentality!

Why is it important to plan personal finances?

5 Steps That Will Guarantee You Become Master Your Personal Finances

1. How do you think about money? Say you come up with an idea to do something. Do you think that will never work?  Are you afraid to follow through?  Are you scared of loosing money or do you see every dollar spent as an investment?

2. How do you manage and invest your time?  The average man has at his disposal  6 discretionary hours.  This is time they can do whatever they want.  No work, no chores etc.  Many will watch T.V., attend pricey sports events, spend money on meals at a restaurant and movies, see where I am going with this? Do you do personal finance budgeting?

3. How do you leverage the talents and life experiences you ALREADY POSSESS?

Most people see their experiences as failures.  They only talk of how they tried to do something as failed.  Thomas Edison failed more than I care to count, and yet he persisted to light the whole world. Many of life’s failures are people who did not realize how close they were to success when they gave up. Thomas A. Edison

4. Do you have a mentor and/or coach with a proven personal finance curriculum? This is the true measure of your desire for financial freedom.  This is where you literally put your money where your mouth is, can’t afford a mentor you say?  Well what was the last book you read? Gossip magazines do not count as literature sorry ?!

5. What do you think is “risky,” and what do you think is “safe and secure”?  Most people never break into the realm of the 5% wealthy group who own 95% of  the worlds resources because they want to play it safe.  They want the money, the fame, the accolades but they feel they should not have to go through the process of creating this wealth.  No wonder the internet and other places are full of scams and get rich quick opportunities.  Remember this success does not  happen overnight, but one night success does happen.  Someone once said to me, it takes 3 years to be an overnight success!

These days, many lenders understand that irresponsibility is not the only reason why people become bankrupt. High cost of living, education, healthcare, and homeownership; as well as some other uncontrollable things which happen in life such as job loss, divorce or sickness means that bankruptcy can happen to anyone, even to those who are financially prudent. As a result, many lenders are willing to take a chance with high-risk borrowers by offering credit, loans and mortgages to people who have experienced a bankruptcy.

Life after bankruptcy is about starting over and working hard to create a better credit record. When someone who was once declared bankrupt is applying for a mortgage, the lenders scrutinize how they have handled their finances in the past one to two years.

So, what are the key tips for getting your life and financial situation back on track after bankruptcy?

1. Spend your money wisely; make an effort to have a budget so that you know your incoming and outgoing money to cover your bills, loans and expenses.

2. Try to save some money in your savings account on a regular basis.

3. Get a copy of your credit report and ensure that it is accurate. If you have recently paid off all of your creditors, your credit report states this.

The main actions which will show the potential lenders that you are working towards your financial recovery are establishing a solid record with new accounts, re-establishing old accounts, regular contributions to a savings plan, and payroll deductions that go into your children’s college fund, among others. If your recent financial activities are good, this tends to offset the old payments and collections you had in the past, which works in your favor because it shows your progress towards financial recovery.

It is recommended that you apply for a credit card that is easy to get. Usually department stores and gas stations are a good place to start. You don’t necessarily have to use them, but having them and making the necessary payments will offer you a degree of financial credibility. You can get a secured credit card or debt card from a bank, which operates like an automated teller machine or ATM card. Although the limit is tied to the amount of money available, the record of payment on the account is reported like that of any credit card, and this is important for proving your financial recovery.

What Elements of Credit Scoring to Consider with a Mortgage after Bankruptcy?

The formula for credit scoring allocates the greatest weight to the absence of problems, and then brings your score down according to what problem or condition is noted and how old it is.

According to the Beacon system, the main problems and aspects that reduce your score when your mortgage application after bankruptcy is considered are outlined below.

* Current outstanding accounts, number of accounts with outstanding balances, number of finance company accounts, number of accounts currently or in the past not paid as agreed * Too few bank or national revolving/open accounts. * Recent payment history is too new to rate * The length of time accounts have been established * No non-mortgage account balances, or non-mortgage balances not recently reported * Amount past due on accounts; account not paid as agreed, public record, or collection agency filing

For you to be able to start applying for a mortgage, your bankruptcy should be at least two years since it was discharged. It is important that within these two years you make every effort to improve your financial history by spending wisely and saving some money, all of which will prove that you have recovered from the bankruptcy.