Why I Did It
I sit at my keyboard writing countless articles on budgeting, planning, money management, and investing. I don’t know who will read the article. I don’t know if the person reading the article will understand what I am saying and use the advice given.
Then one day the following email was sent to me – Please read:
Hi Joanne,I never really paid attention to my finances, and I didn't think too much about the importance of saving, investing, and having a retirement plan, even life insurance. Many people need to take heed to their lives and children's future. I'm now 31 and a year ago it hit me that neither my future, nor my child's future has been secured. Sometimes you have to constantly put it out there for people to finally get it. There needs to be an attraction to open people minds and eyes on how important this stuff is. Most people, as myself, wait until they get that wake up call (faced in a crisis) to see. Well, I thank God that he has opened my mind and eyes. I thank God for a person like you who established an opportunity to educate us. You're drawing attraction by posting and sending out information constantly to show what's important. God Bless you.
This was my response:
Your comments have reassured me that I need to keep posting and sending out information. Your feedback lets me know that you GOT IT! Now I know that my efforts are not in vain. If I can reach 1 person and they tell others, then I have accomplished what I set out to do.
Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Procrastination
Procrastination
By Jo Ann Brown – Author - “Getting Started On Your 401(k) Plan”
For those walking past with a look of astonishment and wanting to ask What Happened? Look no longer, for I will tell you that I have suffered from a disease that robbed me of any chance of prosperity. I’ve used it as a crutch all of my life until I had no dreams or aspirations. I’m an expert of putting off until tomorrow. I am the world’s Best Procrastinator.
Years ago, about 35 as a matter of fact, I thought retirement was a long ways away. I was young, viral, and living for the week-end. After working 15 years, the company dissolved its pension plan and gave me something called a 401(k) plan.
I put off reading about the 401(k) plan because I didn’t think it was important and none of my peers seemed concerned. I escaped the first big lay-off but no one escaped the company closing for good.
I’ve worked, but the jobs don’t pay any benefits. Well, I was working until I got hurt. You know, one of life’s uncertainties that happen to other people? It’s been a while since I’ve had steady pay and now I find myself homeless.
Today is the day of sweetness. You’ve been telling yourself long enough to get started on your 401(k) plan. Just Do It!
First thing tomorrow morning, get your company’s membership number from the Human Resource Department. Second, get the plan administrator’s email address and phone number. Using your computer or the telephone, get registered. It’s fast, simple, and easy.
By Jo Ann Brown – Author - “Getting Started On Your 401(k) Plan”
For those walking past with a look of astonishment and wanting to ask What Happened? Look no longer, for I will tell you that I have suffered from a disease that robbed me of any chance of prosperity. I’ve used it as a crutch all of my life until I had no dreams or aspirations. I’m an expert of putting off until tomorrow. I am the world’s Best Procrastinator.
Years ago, about 35 as a matter of fact, I thought retirement was a long ways away. I was young, viral, and living for the week-end. After working 15 years, the company dissolved its pension plan and gave me something called a 401(k) plan.
I put off reading about the 401(k) plan because I didn’t think it was important and none of my peers seemed concerned. I escaped the first big lay-off but no one escaped the company closing for good.
I’ve worked, but the jobs don’t pay any benefits. Well, I was working until I got hurt. You know, one of life’s uncertainties that happen to other people? It’s been a while since I’ve had steady pay and now I find myself homeless.
Today is the day of sweetness. You’ve been telling yourself long enough to get started on your 401(k) plan. Just Do It!
First thing tomorrow morning, get your company’s membership number from the Human Resource Department. Second, get the plan administrator’s email address and phone number. Using your computer or the telephone, get registered. It’s fast, simple, and easy.
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