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Valentine’s Day, that amazing day of the year where couples and relationships are appreciated. If you aren’t in a couple, currently, you may not appreciate all that Valentine’s Day has to offer (Thank goodness for Galentine’s Day!) However, if you are with a significant other, you don’t have to break the bank to celebrate them […]
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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 are anything like me, the thought of travel and exploration touches your soul. You feel in your being that there is so much out there to experience. Vast lands, exciting cultures, amazing food. All of that (and more) is just waiting to be had! Except…you don’t have money. Or, you don’t have enough
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Overnight wealth is one in a million. If “rich” seems far away from your situation, you have to start planning. Building wealth is a life-long process. It never ends. That’s a good thing. It means you can achieve financial success. In fact, there are things to do now to be richer next year, and the
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There’s been a lot of talk about selling your old items to bring in extra cash. One of the best places to do just that is Poshmark. I’ve received a few questions about the best strategies to take when it comes to Poshmark, so I decided to share what has worked for me, and a
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Another New Year has come and gone, but that means extra money in the form of a tax refund! If you’ve been a good civil servant all year – paid your taxes, donated to charity, and fronted the bill for job-related costs – you could be looking forward to a nice refund! There are a
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I’ve decided to start an annual tradition for CGS readers. Each year, I’m going to share changes to make to your finances, or things to do that will help you. I hadn’t thought about making this a tradition when I wrote last year’s article 17 Things to Do For Your Finances in 2017, but as
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Whether you are rich or poor, love money or hate money, you need a budget. Everyone needs a budget. In fact, those who are most successful financially have and follow a budget. There are plenty of reasons to follow a budget. Before I elaborate in more detail, I want you to do something for me.
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Alright ladies, there’s only a few more days left in the year. If you and your budget didn’t get along very well this past year, it certainly doesn’t mean you can’t get along for the new year. There are numerous reasons why you didn’t (or couldn’t) stay in budget, so don’t beat yourself up. There
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