Have you ever heard someone refer to negotiation as an art form? Successful negotiators go for what they want and get it. They earn more money because they ask for a raise, they get better deals, and they always seem to have people willing to barter with them. Why is that? To many, negotiating seems […]
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What could you do with an extra $500 every month? Would you put the money into a travel savings account? Put it toward your student loans? Use it to pay a bill? I’m sure most of us can agree that bringing in an extra $500 each month would be a nice financial boost. One of […]
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Have you ever found yourself going down a rabbit hole of information and getting overwhelmed a short way in? That’s how many people seem to feel about personal finance. It’s no secret that there’s a severe lack of financial literacy in the United States, and most people I know aren’t interested in the subject because they think it […]
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If you’re in a relationship, chances are one of you is the breadwinner, or individual earning the most. Whether you’re in a new relationship or you’ve been married for years, breadwinner envy has likely made an appearance in your relationship. In some cases, one person might be the breadwinner by only a couple thousand dollars […]
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Over the past few years I’ve spent a lot of time reviewing research that is focused on millennials. In particular I’ve looked at research that has been focused on millennials and money as well as millennials and careers. What I want to argue today is this: when it comes to a career and a job, […]
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Most people equate self-employment with being location independent, at least, if you’re running a virtual business. They also have this glamorous idea of what it looks like. They think that it’s all about rolling out of bed whenever you want, getting to travel on your schedule, setting your own hours, never answering to anyone, and […]
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Your birthday is a time for celebration, attention, and a ton of free stuff. Take full advantage and treat yourself to some birthday freebies. We made a whole list so you can be prepared before your birthday arrives. Freebies are not only fun, they’re a good way to save money and keep your budget on point. Best […]
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Getting out of debt is hard, and it’s even harder when you don’t have the right habits. Unfortunately, if you’re in debt, chances are you still have the bad habits that landed you there in the first place: overspending, impulse buying, swiping your credit card, overdrafting your bank account, and the list goes on. The […]
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Whether out of curiosity, jealousy, or superiority, we are all guilty of comparing our finances to other people. We ask ourselves questions like: “How much money does she make compared to me?” “How can he afford to live like he does?” “How much more debt does she have than I do?” With social media being […]
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Please welcome our newest writer, Chonce Maddox! Chonce is a personal finance blogger and freelance writer who enjoys sharing debt stories along with talking about saving, budgeting, conscious spending and improving your financial house. She chronicles her journey with balancing motherhood, work, and finances along with working her way out of $40,000 in debt on […]
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