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Health is wealth. Seriously, what good is having money if you can’t enjoy it. Or worse, you won’t be around to enjoy it! The earlier you start prioritizing your health, the more money you can save your future self. Keeping the present focus on your health can help you save money in the future. Because […]
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April is Financial Literacy month, and what better way to kick off this month than by putting all the focus on your finances! Whether you’re just dipping your toes in the money management waters, you’re seasoned at making (and spending) money or you’re ready to tackle your financial situation head on, there’s no better time
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I need to start this article by sharing that I’ve been following the business financial principles outlined in Profit First for over 5 years now. I have tweaked the Profit First concept slightly, to make it work for my business. You can hear more about this in CGS Podcast Episode #48 – Applying Profit First
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City Girl Savings launched January 1st 2015, but I didn’t end up going full-time until May of 2021. That’s nearly 6 and a half years where I was working in corporate while trying to grow this business. As I say that, I wonder how I got it done and still found time to travel, see
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According to a Women and Investing in 2023 Research study, women investors get better investing returns than men, with studies finding differences of 0.4% to nearly 1%. However, women aren’t as confident as men in their investing abilities and demonstrate lower levels of investing knowledge. Us women are doubting our abilities! That’s heartbreaking because we
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There’s no denying that investing is one of the best ways to build true wealth. You can save money your entire life, but nothing beats the power of compounding interest returns that come through investing. Seriously, I’m talking historical returns of 10%, regardless of federal interest rates. So, it’s no longer a matter of should
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If you’re new to the City Girl Savings community, then I need you to know that while I may be a finance coach and the founder of City Girl Savings, I was an avid spender before City Girl Savings came to be. I put myself in situations where shifting from a spending mindset to a
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I’ve had my furry friends for nearly 7 years now! Pets truly are a blessing, but I’ll be the first to admit that I failed to account for the costs required when keeping pets. I’ve had to learn over time and while it has been bumpy, things are pretty smooth now! Just like in our
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As someone who’s had an 800+ credit score for years now, I can say that boosting your credit score isn’t always smooth sailing, but it’s definitely worth trying! In full transparency, the best way to drive up your credit score is to pay your high-interest, unsecured debts in full. Basically, your credit cards. When I
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