Everyone talks about the power of investing. You know you should be socking money away for your future, but how do you do that if you have debt? Should you even bother investing while you are in debt? This is a common question. With limited cash flow, it can be challenging to know exactly how […]
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Saving Money for Single Parents
Raising kids is no easy feat. And if you’re doing it alone as a single parent? That is completely admirable. There’s no doubt that handling finances as a single parent is a major challenge. But one major plus of handling finances alone is that you make all of the financial decisions. There is no bickering […]
Read More >>Imposter Syndrome: What It Is and How to Beat It
Have you ever felt like you aren’t cut out for your job? Or do you have this nagging feeling that you’re a fraud? Or that you don’t deserve recognition for any of your accomplishments? If so, you may be a victim of imposter syndrome. And you’re not alone. Imposter syndrome, or sometimes called imposter phenomenon, […]
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How many times in your life have you switched banks? For most of us, we choose a bank and stay with them for years without really stopping to consider whether or not they are serving us properly anymore. We assume switching banks is an enormous hassle, and often settle for what our current bank is […]
Read More >>How to Invest Ethically
Not everyone invests with the intent to just make money. As of late, ethical investing is on the rise. What is ethical investing? In short, it’s investing with your personal social, religious, labor, environmental, and other beliefs in mind. Other names for ethical investing include sustainable investing, impact investing, or socially responsible investing. Essentially, when […]
Read More >>The Top Coupon Sites Actually Worth Your Time
Who wouldn’t want to save a few dollars here and there? Traditional coupons can certainly help to lower your expenses, but can be a hassle to use. Clipping coupons and planning out a shopping trip can take hours, causing some people to give up on coupons altogether. Fortunately, there are easier ways to save without […]
Read More >>6 Money Questions to Ask Your Partner
Love and bliss and…finances? Yes, finances aren’t the most fun thing to talk about with your partner, but money is a major factor in most relationships. Just like you need to have compatible personalities; you also need to speak the same financial language. Whether you’re relatively new together or have been committed for quite some […]
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Everyone has experienced failure at some point or another. Don’t believe me? Even some of the world’s most successful people have failed big time in the past. Be encouraged by these 8 highly successful people’s stories. 1) Oprah Winfrey Billionaire Oprah Winfrey may be one of the most influential people in the world, […]
Read More >>7 Things I Learned From Becoming a Freelance Writer
Have you been curious about the world of freelance writing? Maybe you’re interested in starting your own side hustle, and think freelance writing could fit the bill. Or perhaps you want to leave the corporate world behind in favor of choosing your own clients and rates. But maybe you’re not sure exactly how to start. […]
Read More >>10 Podcasts to Listen to for Financial Success
The popularity of podcasts has been on the rise as of late, and for good reason. It’s a new – and some would argue better – way to consume content. Traditionally, reading and being taught in a classroom setting have been the few ways we can learn. Nowadays, it couldn’t be different. We are constantly […]
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