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Getting it Straight: Being Cheap VS Being Frugal (aka smart)
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Getting it Straight: Being Cheap VS Being Frugal (aka smart)

This post was originally written for the amazing site Budgets Are Sexy – where J.Money gives amazing advice about money and how to save it all while being sexy. It’s good stuff. I’ve always gotten offended when people use the word “cheap” to describe my spending and savings habits. When […]

A Short Little Story About How The Rich Stay Rich
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A Short Little Story About How The Rich Stay Rich

I’ve heard this little tale a few times, loved it, and thought I would share it. It’s the perfect example of how rich people think, and how they are able to keep their money long term. A man walked into a bank in New York City one day and asked […]

Are You Talking Yourself Out of Success?
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Are You Talking Yourself Out of Success?

At some point every one of us has a dream or a goal that we are super excited about, but somehow it just fades away while our daily existence takes over. Maybe you wanted to live a healthier lifestyle or start a new business…but what happens? First of all, many […]

10 Things That Rich People Are Doing That You Are Not
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10 Things That Rich People Are Doing That You Are Not

You may not be raking in the big money yet, but if one of your goals is to be considered financially “rich”, then it’s important to note some of the habits that have helped those at the top to get and stay there. Could you tweak your habits a little? […]

Unleash The Power Within: Lessons From Tony Robbins’ Seminar
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Unleash The Power Within: Lessons From Tony Robbins’ Seminar

So this past weekend I travelled to Chicago to spend four days with Tony Robbins for his “Unleash the Power Within” seminar. I dragged my boyfriend with me, and we didn’t really know what to expect. Well, it was four days of jumping around, hugging strangers, screaming YES! and walking […]

How Long Does it Take to Save for a Wedding? A Budget Plan for Brides
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How Long Does it Take to Save for a Wedding? A Budget Plan for Brides

So I’ve never been married, and I’m not even engaged (I don’t have any cats – yet), so I really don’t know anything about budgeting for a wedding. That’s why today’s guest post comes from an expert in wedding budgets, and I wanted to share this valuable info with all […]

How to Get Over Your Biggest Money Fears
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How to Get Over Your Biggest Money Fears

Have you ever heard of the acronym for FEAR? It’s False Evidence Appearing Real. Many times we create a fear about money issues that just ends up holding us back. The National Foundation for Credit Counseling found that 77% of Americans admitted to having financial worries, and having insufficient savings […]