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, Kristi. Do you feel like you’re struggling with your daily finances? If you are living paycheck to paycheck, burdened by debt, or just feeling stuck in a rut and not making any strides towards your financial goals, then you’ll want to shake things up a bit and reassess […]
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This post is from our regular contributor, Kristi. Most children are taught the merits of delayed gratification in preschool and Kindergarten. We’re taught that you need to earn the things you want through hard work, patience, and attention to detail. Good things come to those who wait, so wait your turn, and you’ll reap the […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Kristi. I have a confession to make that will probably make other frugal shoppers cringe…are you ready? I hate clipping coupons. Seriously. I loathe, detest, and abominate coupons. For some people, coupons are a great way to expand their grocery budget. For me though, they’re a never-ending source […]
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This post is by our regular contributor, Kristi. I doubt that anyone enters into adulthood planning on being irresponsible with or having trouble budgeting their money. It’s easy to fall into bad spending habits like overusing your credit cards though. I would know. I’m still working on paying off a substantial credit card balance from […]
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This post is from our regular contributor, Kristi. Many Americans view homeownership as the quintessential achievement of the American dream. Two kids, two cars, a home with a white picket fence, and money set aside to last through the retirement years. The picturesque malarkey of Hollywood. I was one of those doe-eyed believers in the […]
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This post is from our regular contributor, Kristi. Some financial experts swear by strict adherence to a budget if you ever want to get ahead and stop living paycheck to paycheck. Budgets are powerful tools which help train you to live within your means and start saving for your future. If you aren’t careful though, […]
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This post is from our regular contributor, Kristi. Most people realize the benefits of meticulously planned budgets. Budgets allow you to recognize week spots in your finances, secure your money, eliminate wasteful spending, and encourage growth through investing. As simple as they are, budgets are powerful tools that anyone can use to help get ahead financially. We’ve all […]
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This post is by our regular Wednesday contributor, Erin. Does it ever seem like an expense just pops up out of nowhere, even though you technically should have known about it? I think it’s happened to all of us at some point or another, especially if we’re particularly busy and don’t realize how fast time […]
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This post is from our regular Wednesday contributor, Erin. Budgets always need to be looked at and evaluated periodically. This is because the circumstances we find ourselves in are constantly changing. Our financial needs are quite possibly going to be different every month. For example, when my fiance and I relocated earlier this year, I […]
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