Imagine this: a life without financial worry, filled with trips, the ability to get what you want when you want, and all-around security. That is what you have to look forward to when you are getting ahead financially. To be “ahead” financially means you are no longer living paycheck to paycheck, you have a plan […]
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When it comes to your financial situation, it’s important to set goals and keep tabs on your progress along the way. If you aren’t setting goals, then what are you really working towards? And, if you aren’t keeping tabs on your progress, how do you know if you will actually reach your goals? The ability
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I’ve said this before, and I’ll say it again – anyone can become a millionaire. In fact, if a person starts young enough, they can become a millionaire by simply investing $300/month into their 401k plan. Sure, they may not reach millions until retirement time, but they will reach it nonetheless. The point is, that
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Debt can be a life saver and a life sucker, all at the same time! Debt, in the form of auto loans, student loans and mortgage loans, can make things easier. You can go to school and not worry about unrealistic upfront costs. You can own a home and take appropriate time to pay it
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In the article How to Successfully Invest In Fashion, I shared the importance of fashion in everyone’s lives…even if someone doesn’t like or care about fashion. Fashion, in the form of what we wear, is something we all think about. That’s why the ability to build a wardrobe on a budget is critical! Since we
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There’s nothing worse than feeling like you can’t do what you want, because your finances just don’t allow it. Whether it’s a lack of income, a lack of budgeting, or an influx of one-off expenses, feeling like a broke girl is never ever a good feeling. More importantly, how can you save? If you feel
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For most of us, owning a home will be one of the biggest purchases of our lives. It will be our largest investment, and it will be the deciding factor of our “American Dream”. While owning a home may not be important to you now, that can easily change. If you know that owning a
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Ah, the feeling you get when a raise comes your way. Knowing that you are appreciated, your hard work is being recognized, and your budget got a little stronger, is just a few reasons why a raise is so wonderful (and hard to come by). It’s not always easy to get a raise, especially when
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Budgeting 101 says that you should break your budget down by income and expenses. The next step is to get specific with the type of income you bring in and the type of expenses you have on a consistent basis. When you get into the nitty gritty of where your spending happens, you can assess
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