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5 Stupid Money Mistakes We Make In Our 20’s
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5 Stupid Money Mistakes We Make In Our 20’s

So the entire reason that I started TFM was because so many of my friends were clueless about how to save money. We’re not taught the basics of managing personal finance in school, and most people aren’t raised by freakishly frugal parents like me. Unfortunately, this leads to some BIG […]

My Guide to Finding Free Stuff to do This Summer
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My Guide to Finding Free Stuff to do This Summer

Summer is here, which means its about time to get out and enjoy some free stuff. Sure, you can go on a hike or have a camp fire – but I’m talking cool free stuff that you actually want to do. So go ahead and treat yourself to that overpriced […]

Schmoozing 101: How To Network
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Schmoozing 101: How To Network

Here’s something you may not know about me: I worked in nightlife for years. In NYC, most freelance workers have to take night jobs to support themselves, and I chose the job that made the most cash (obviously). Despite a number of nights that I wanted to kill the sloppy […]

Giving Makes You Rich: How To Choose The Right Charity
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Giving Makes You Rich: How To Choose The Right Charity

As important as it is to put money towards your savings and investments, it’s important to also remember that “no one ever became poor by giving.” I truly believe that karma is a boomerang – it will come right back to you when you open your heart (and wallet) to […]

Organic Food: When It’s Worth Spending More
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Organic Food: When It’s Worth Spending More

Everyone has officially bought into the “organic” food craze, and with that has come an increased willingness pay more for food that claims to be natural and environmentally friendly. Sometimes there’s only slight differences in price, but oftentimes organic can be substantially more expensive (sometimes double!), which has me wondering… […]

Master The Art of Complaining To Save Money (Or Just Generally Get Your Way)
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Master The Art of Complaining To Save Money (Or Just Generally Get Your Way)

Ok, I get that no one likes a complainer – but if you legitimately have a poor experience with a company providing a product or service, you have every right to be “one of those people” and have them rectify the situation. It’s crazy to me how many people are […]

The Easiest Ways to Give Luxe Gifts For Less
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The Easiest Ways to Give Luxe Gifts For Less

One thing I never like to be frugal about is gift giving. I pride myself on being a great gift-giver because it shows people how considerate and awesome I am.  When you’re working with a budget, remember that a card and a hug do not fulfill anyone’s birthday dreams. Being […]