Mike’s Story

Goodness, where do I start??

Well, again my name is Mike. I am happily married man with two beautiful boys. My family is really the reason why I do everything. Originally from Chicago, my family and I relocated to beautiful Wisconsin for a job promotion that I accepted in 2005. At the time, I thought things were starting to a turn for the better. A new life, better paying job, new house, etc. Yeah, you know what? Life was really good!

I even went back to school to get my degree in business because of this promotion!

There was one problem though -

The economy dictates my income. During the last two and half years, I have seen a steady decline in my income. To date, my income has dropped approximately $35,000…A YEAR!

So I uprooted my family to make almost LESS than I did before I moved!! That hardly seemed like it worked out well for us.

I knew that I HAD to do something. It was obvious that I could no longer rely on my employer for a good, supportive income. There was another problem though -

I have been down this road before! I have spent A LOT of money on other programs that promised that I would make money with their programs, etc. I saw fancy cars, beautiful houses, etc. I wanted that freedom! I wanted to go on vacation when I wanted to. I didn’t want any debt!!

Needless to say though, that didn’t work out to well.

So anyway, I stumbled across The Wealth Affiliate in September of 2009 and have not looked back since. It’s taken some work, yes. But I am finally working towards really making that life for myself and my family. I am paying off my debt and am actually going to be able to start SAVING money again!!

That is why I keep at this.

- I don’t want creditors calling me at work anymore

- I don’t want my kids to hear me arguing with creditors at home.

- I don’t want the mailman bringing those “certified letters” to my door from a bill collector.

- I don’t want to worry about my heat and electricity being shut off.

- I want to be able to SLEEP AT NIGHT!!!

And you know what, I’m getting there now. Life is more fun, more bearable, you know? I can come home and spend time with my boys without anymore distractions. Talk about liberating!!!

Some other things about me -

I love music! I play the guitar and pretend that I am good singer! I’ve spent my whole life around music and it is really a big part of my life.

I am also a huge sport’s buff! This is especially true when it comes to baseball and American Football.

There’s nothing more I like than hanging out with my kids. They are young now and I don’t ever want to look back with the “woulda, shoulda’s”. I only get one shot at being a great dad and I don’t want to screw it up. That is why I am here. I’m finally starting to get it right! The only way that I am going to do well is if I do it myself!