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My Money Story
My money story isn’t all that different from most Americans who find themselves without savings, slowly drowning in debt. I grew up in a pretty average middle class family. We had stuff and…
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Credit Cards – 4 Reasons to Pay Them Off Weekly
Some might say I’m a bit obsessive when it comes to my personal finances, credit cards, and my credit score. I’m really not though. What it comes down to is that I don’t…
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International Travel – 5 Tips to Save Money
I often hear people talk about how expensive international travel is. But it doesn’t have to be! I’ve just planned a 9-day trip for Chelsea and me to Brussels, Belgium, for just $1,357.55!…
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Why You Need a High-Interest Savings Account
Let me start out by stating this one very important fact: savings accounts and checking accounts are not the same thing and should not be treated as such. If you’re saving money, whether…
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Renting a Car – 4 Things You Need to Know
Let’s be honest here; renting a car is a pain in the ass. Everything from getting to the rental office, to filling out loads of paperwork. Then you actually have to find your…
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My Cash Back Credit Card Strategy
Today, I’m going to share with you my simple cash back credit card strategy. Groceries and gas are the two categories where we spend the most money, so those are the areas I…
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Your Money Blueprint – 5 Steps to a Better Mindset
Your Money Blueprint, also known as a Financial Blueprint, refers to the programming and ideas about money that you received in the early stages of your life. From years 0-7, children absorb any…
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Financial Health – Your Roadmap to Achieving it
Improving your Financial Health is a whole lot easier than it sounds. It’s so easy, I created a 10 step guide! You’re welcome! So, without further ado… 1. Create your Vision What is…
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S.M.A.R.T. Goals – Give Your Life Direction
SMART goals aid in giving you direction. I learned about this technique a couple years back when I was trying to find a way to improve and organize different areas of my life. …
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Your Personal Mission Statement – Why I Think Everyone Should Have One
A Personal Mission Statement is an individual statement that declares who you want to be, what you want to achieve, as well as the values and principles upon which your life is based.…
