What’s the first thing you do when finances are a little tight? You likely start pinching your pennies and practicing frugality as much as possible. Maybe it was skipping a night out with friends. Maybe you started clipping coupons. Or maybe you decided to stop spending money on clothing. Frugality is a tool for improved […]
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Being in debt is like a double-edged sword. Not only is it challenging to get out of debt, but it’s difficult to save for the future to ensure you won’t be in debt again. How can we get out of debt and stay debt-free? According to NerdWallet, the average debt per household in America is over […]
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The word “networking” can be scary to a lot of people, especially if you’re an introvert. Of course, as most of us know, networking is a necessary evil if we want to further our careers. So how can we make it less painful? There are a few ways, and I can say from experience that […]
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It’s no secret that weddings are extremely expensive. According to CNN Money, the average American wedding is over $32,000! While it’s understandable to want to invest in your wedding, if you have debt or major savings goals, a wedding can become majorly problematic for your finances. Luckily, with some smart money moves and refocusing of your […]
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If you have a blog or plan on starting a blog you will want to use an editorial calendar. When I first started blogging I didn’t use one. Heck, even when I started hiring writers I didn’t use an editorial calendar. Now that I started using one I will never go back. In fact I […]
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Short on cash? With the holidays around the corner and the year ending, demands on our budget can become strenuous and, no matter how much we plan, we often find ourselves feeling a little tight with money. Luckily, it’s easier than you may think to find a few extra bucks in your budget. You can […]
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It’s that time of year again – time to shop for gifts. I don’t know about you, but I love giving – and receiving – practical gifts. Give me something that I can make productive and practical use of and I’m a happy camper. Bonus points if it helps me improve myself. While gift cards […]
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We all have our own opinions about Black Friday, whether we love it or hate it. But you have to admit, Black Friday’s younger sibling Cyber Monday is a pretty cool day. How great is it that you can find awesome online deals while sitting in the comfort of your own home? You’re not waiting […]
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Success starts with habits. You know all of those super successful billionaires that you look up to? They achieved their status by developing habits that led them to success. It doesn’t happen overnight. Habits take time to form. Bad habits take time to push away, and new, healthy habits take time to develop. However, the […]
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Somehow, the holidays always seem to come as a surprise. The season approaches quickly, and it can feel like you’re doing nothing but spending money on travel, gifts, and parties. The holiday season should leave you feeling sentimental, peaceful, and nostalgic. But many of us endure feelings of stress, whether financially or emotionally. Luckily, there […]
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