This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. Have you thought about what you would do if you lost your job? Or became disabled to the point where you couldn’t work? What if you were in a severe car accident that left you in the hospital for a week? It’s a scary and overwhelming thought, especially if […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. We hear it all the time: Life is a marathon, not a sprint. We’re not supposed to rush toward our goals, we’re supposed to enjoy the journey. I think a lot of us, especially those super focused on turbo-charging their financial situation, are guilty of rushing from Point A to […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. That’s a loaded question, isn’t it? What’s your financial “why”? Why should you save? Why should you pay off debt? Why should you work on creating a business? Why should you invest? Why should you work toward a better financial future? It’s easy to answer, “Well duh, because I’m supposed to!” Sure, it’s the […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. When’s the last time you told someone how busy you were? Probably yesterday. Or today. It seems like everyone I know (including myself) is always on the go, moving from one thing to the next. As a result, a lot of things tend to fall through the […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. Have you ever visited an animal shelter, a rescue organization, or a breeder when looking to adopt a pet? It’s really hard to say “no” when adorable puppies and kittens are vying for your attention in the most adorable way, isn’t it? I get it. I worked […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. There are so many subscription services out there these days, it can be hard to choose who to give your money to! From popular cable alternatives to beauty boxes and more, it seems like more and more businesses are changing to subscription based models. Thankfully, many of […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. Have you ever been in denial about your financial situation? Where you knew you were probably spending a little too much here and there, or weren’t paying enough attention to your bank account balances? Maybe you couldn’t bring yourself to look at your credit card statements? What’s […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. So you’re at the stage where you think it might be a good idea to combine finances with your partner. But you’re not sure how to go about doing it. You just know you’re sick of keeping track of who paid what last, and who’s turn it […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Erin. How many of you want to scream “Nooo!” when you overhear someone stating a popular financial myth as fact? I know I do. In fact, I was a victim of believing one of the more popular ones, thanks to my parents (oops!). Most people have good intentions when it […]
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This post is from our regular contributor, Erin. I’m sure many of you have learned, one way or another, how to manage your money based on the example set by your parents. What we grow up with tends to stick with us. My parents were a mix of good and bad when it came to […]
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