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Food Storage: Why I’m Paying More
I’ve been considering this set. Do you use glass storage? Is this a good set to buy? I have to admit that until recently I was pretty cheap frugal when it came to purchasing food storage. I have a ton...
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Is Your Debt, Your Fault?
The other day I overheard two women talking about debt on the train. Because I’m ridiculously nosy acutely attuned to conversations about money and debt, I couldn’t help but listen in on their...
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20 Treats Under $20
The world we live in is crazy and life can get really hectic sometimes. With all the, “go, go, go.” I try to find little moments to indulge in simple pleasures. Basically, to keep myself motivated I...
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We manage what we measure
The other day I heard a saying that really resonated with me, “we manage what we measure”. But what exactly does that mean? Well, in the most literal sense, it means exactly what it sounds like: if...
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Social Surrogacy: A Great New Side Hustle?
Last night I saw an interesting piece on the local 10pm news. Typically I try to avoid watching the 10pm news because I don’t like seeing all that negativity right before I go to bed (NYC news is the...
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Don’t assume you know about my debt!
At least 3-4 times a year (sometimes more, thanks to this blog) I’ll be in the middle of a conversation with someone about money or finances when they ask me, “How did you do it?”–referring to paying...
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My Biggest Money Mistakes
Have you ever made a big money mistake? Chances are, if you’re human and over the age of 18, you’ve probably spent money in one way or another that you regret. I know I certainly have. The good news is...
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Mystery Shopping: Great Way to Make Money or Waste of Time?
I first discovered mystery shopping when I was in college. I was looking for little side gigs to make a few bucks when I found a “wanted” ad on Craigslist for mystery shoppers. My first thought was,...
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They Don’t Make Em’ Like They Used To
Have you noticed lately (or not so lately) that things just aren’t made like they used to be? Last weekend I was talking to an older friend about cars, and somehow we got talking about money, go...
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Are you “mingling” money? Stop!
Hi friends! I’m back after a week without posts and I’m feeling more refreshed and ready to re-engage in the blog world I might not have “regular” posts and I might be a little more quiet than usual....
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Holy Budget, Batman!
So it’s official, now that I have my new license, my 2nd promotion (well really, just a pay raise) was processed and my paycheck now reflects a $10k increase, woo hoo! Once taxes come out it really not...
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Get your hands off my wallet!
Have you ever had your wallet stolen? The first and last time that my wallet was stolen was when I was traveling through Philly. I vividly remember that day because It was such a horrible experience. I...
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How to Start Saving for Retirement at 30 Years Old
The post comes from My Money Design, a blog that is all about getting you ready to live a rich and wealthy life. If you really want to get serious about investing or saving for retirement at 30, one of...
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Start Your Own Business to Kill Your Student Debt
Some people say that going to college is the key to a successful career, but I don’t necessarily believe that. The truth of the matter is, the transition into a professional career isn’t always a...
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Weathering a Financial Storm
With all of the weather events that have been happening across the country and across the world, this topic came to mind. Wherever you are, I hope everything is OK in your neck of the woods! Have you...
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5 Steps Before Renting Rooms In Primary Residences
The following post is a guest post from Tali Wee at Zillow. Many homeowners at one point or another consider renting out rooms in their houses to help pay for their mortgages. In theory, earning money...
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Healthcare is expensive, ask for what you want!
Healthcare in this country is so freaking expensive! Whether you have insurance or not, I’m sure you know how ridiculously expensive it is to be treated in the Emergency room. So in this post, I hope I...
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Why we didn’t buy our “dream” home
This weekend Eric and I almost put in a bid on a multi-family home in the suburbs. Everything about the house was perfect. It was a two-unit home with a two-bedroom apartment on the bottom level and a...
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Money bought me happiness…sort of
Some people say that money can’t buy you happiness. I think they are wrong…sort of. While I don’t truly think that money can “buy” you happiness, literally, I do believe that having money affords you...
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My search for lost money: I just “found” $400!
Cash Money, yo! No joke! A few weeks back a friend of mine sent me an e-mail with a link to the NY State Comptroller’s Office of Unclaimed Funds. She said that a friend of hers checked the site and was...
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