We really can’t say enough good about Trent at The Simple Dollar – his tips for reigning in finances are simply brilliant.  But why?  Is he a certified financial advisor?  Trent’s a regular guy who know about trouble with money.  Read his story here.

Chances are, you’ve done it.  You’ve gone out for “one last hurrah” early in your own personal financial revolution.  Or, you’ve adopted the reward strategy for yourself – the book, or DVD, or dinner out, or movie, or whatever it may be to reward yourself for getting through the work week, or sticking to your budget, or putting up with family from out of town, or whatever it may be.

Trent puts this habit in perspective and shares four strategies for beating this habit once and for all.

Read it here at The Simple Dollar.