Where are my fashion girlies at?! This one’s for you! 15 years ago, I didn’t budget or plan for anything. I would buy a new outfit every week, in preparation for going out on the weekend. I’m so happy to say those days are over! I may buy new clothes 1-2x per year, and I […]
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Over the years of budgeting and managing my money, I’ve come across a few key indicators of growth in my situation. Now, I make it a point to monitor those indicators on a regular basis. Tracking these specific indicators helps me quickly gauge if I’m making progress or trailing behind. That information allows me to
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There was a point in my life where I would set big goals and not check-in on them. I would keep them top of mind but only assess my progress once the goal timeframe (typically one year) ended. Not anymore! Now, I make it a point to assess my goal progress along the way. This
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Depending on where you are in your financial situation, buying your first rental property (or any property for that matter) may seem light years away. I’ve got news for you. It may not be as far away as you think. There’s a specific process behind purchasing your first rental property and using that property to
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No one actually wants to live paycheck to paycheck, but they also don’t want to stop the habits that are keeping them in that vicious cycle. When it comes to your money, the last thing you want to do is waste it! Being fully aware of what bad habits are making or keeping you broke
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Have you heard of the term “travel hacking”? If not, you’re not alone. I was introduced to the concept of travel hacking over two years ago by a Travel Rewards Coach who came on the podcast. I was mesmerized – not only because I love to travel but because there’s a way to do it
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While saving money just to save is better than not saving any money at all, you could be missing out on opportunities to maximize your savings efforts. When it comes to saving money, you’ll want to implement a strategy that sets you up for success. You may already have that strategy, or it may need
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While making a lot of money may seem like the answer to your problems, if you’re not managing it well, you won’t have anything to show for it. Just ask my friend and City Girl Savings client Rachel. When Rachel and I first started working together in January 2021, she was making well-over six figures
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As hard as it may be for you to believe, money doesn’t have to be complicated. Sure, there are complexities with anyone’s money situation, but there are always opportunities to simplify. Don’t make things more complicated than they need to be, especially your money! Wherever you can simplify and reduce complexity with your money, take
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