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If you aren’t saving as much money as you would like, there could be some underlying issues that need to be addressed. I talk to plenty of clients who tell me they “should” have hundreds of dollars left over each month that could be saved, but somehow, they don’t. It’s not easy to spot a […]
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With the unknown comes uncertainty. You aren’t knowledgeable on a specific topic, so you stay away from it. This is often the case when it comes to investing, although it shouldn’t be! Investing is probably one of the best ways to build true wealth over time. With that being said, you should understand the process
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There’s no denying that debt is a serious problem. The amount of debt that most people have is nothing short of uninspiring. I’ve even heard clients complain that they will “die with debt”. That’s terrible! While there may not seem like there’s a light at the end of the tunnel when it comes to debt,
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Minimalist living has been getting a lot of attention over the past few years. In case you aren’t 100% sure about what minimalist living is, it essentially means living with less. The rationale behind minimalist living is that if you get rid of excess stuff and live a life based on experiences, you will lead
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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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If you have never budgeted before, or if you have negative thoughts around budgeting, you likely don’t think budgeting can be an enjoyable experience. I’m here to share that budgeting can be fun! You can enjoy budgeting your money. Maybe not initially, but once you see the results, you will definitely have a newfound respect
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In my almost-decade experience with budgeting, for myself and others, I’ve come across plenty of reasons, excuses, myths, and fears to explain why people don’t budget. I’ve been guilty of not budgeting, but I got my act together! I work with women directly to help them get their act together. Because we all need a
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Exchanging time for money is the norm. Every day, people get up, go to work, clock in 8 hours or more, come home, and do it all over the next day. The end result? A paycheck. You put in the hours and the outcome is money in your bank account. This is how people are
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Just because you’re on a budget does not mean you can’t have fun! We’ve already shared 25 things to do instead of spending money, but what about some cheap fun you can have as well?! Check out 10 cheap ways to have fun this summer and feel secure in knowing your financial priorities are still
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