If you’ve never heard of a “high yield savings account” (AKA HYSA), by the end of this article, your mind will be blown. If you do know what a HYSA is and you don’t have one, after you read this article, your immediate next step is to go open one! Seriously. High yield savings accounts […]
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I’ve been budgeting and saving for many years. With that comes picking up on tips and tricks, and learning what helpful savings accounts strategies work and don’t work. I’m a firm believer in the notion of one savings account per goal. Not only does this keep you organized, but it also keeps you on top
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As a full-time business owner, I completely understand the many hats an owner must wear. Even before I was running City Girl Savings full-time, I was wearing all the hats, PLUS the corporate worker hat! It can be tempting to want to focus on “all the things” that come with running a business, but there’s
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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. My dad used to say “K.I.S.S” AKA “Keep It Simple Stupid”. Don’t make things more complicated than they need to be, especially your money!
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One thing I’ve recently learned about myself is that I tie my value to work. Even as I type that out, I cringe…but it’s true. The more I work, the better I feel about myself. While this way of doing things has no doubt played a role in all I’ve accomplished, it also means that
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Did you know April is Financial Literacy Month?! Let’s be honest though – we should always be pushing financial literacy! Thankfully, that’s the mission of City Girl Savings. Money can literally make or break a person’s happiness. And no, money doesn’t actually buy happiness…but it gives you options. And the more options a person has,
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Be honest with me…when you hear the word “investing”, how does it make you feel? Common answers may include overwhelmed, scared, anxious, confused. And for good reason! They don’t teach the principles of how to invest in school, so if you have any of the common feelings, you’re not alone. While it’s perfectly normal to
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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 a year ago by a Travel Rewards Coach (and yes, those exist). If you listen to episode 12 of the CGS podcast: An Introduction to Travel-Hacking, you can get all of the
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Money doesn’t buy happiness. I firmly believe that. However, I also believe that money buys you options…and having the option to decide what to spend your money on is what breeds happiness. Having the option to take a trip, bless a family member, leave your job, start a family, and so much more. Money makes
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