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Can I ask you a strange money question?
The other day one of my staff came to me with a money dilemma. **Nobody at work knows about this blog, so I sort of chuckled to myself when she said that she wanted to ask me a, “strange money...
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Money & Relationships: Finding the Right, “Money Partner”
Have you ever thought about how you picked your partner? Was it her pretty eyes or his perfect smile? I picked my boyfriend because he’s a financial stud. Just kidding (sort of). Once we got past the...
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Why the debt snowball wasn’t for me
If you’re interested in personal finance you’re probably familiar with the, “debt snowball” method of debt repayment. Popularized by author and radio talk show host, Dave Ramsey, the debt snowball is a...
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Oops they did it again: 8 Tips for Buying a Used Car on a Budget
Not my parents’ car This weekend my parents called me, “pleased as punch” (again!) with news that they purchased a (another) new car. If you remember from my previous post, my parents purchased another...
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4th Quarter Goals
I can’t believe that it’s almost October! It feels like just yesterday we were making New Years Resolutions (well, I didn’t really make any, but I enthusiastically read everyone else’s!) and now...
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Some people have, “that kind of money”. You Don’t!
Many years ago I watched an episode of the Oprah Winfrey show that really resonated with me. Although I don’t know Oprah personally, I’ve always imagined that she is as down to earth and approachable...
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Side hustles that suck: ebay
Over the years I’ve made a pretty tidy sum of money selling stuff on ebay. From old clothes and books to electronics and jewelry gifted by ex-boyfriends (not like I was going to keep wearing it after...
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I Bought Thanksgiving Dinner & I Overpaid
I generally consider myself a pretty money savvy gal. I hate to pay full price for things and it literally makes me cringe to think when I find out that I could have bought something for less. 95% of...
View ArticleHow Do Consolidation Loans Hurt Your Credit
If you are trying to get out of debt, a consolidation loan appears to be a good option. Your term, interest rate, and what you do afterwards will determine if this loan will positively or negatively...
View Article5 Ways to Get Better Car Insurance
Having auto insurance is the law. But what if your budget is a little too tight for your usual coverage? Or what if you’re looking to switch brands for a better deal? Here are just five ways to find a...
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If at first you don’t succeed, Frye, Frye again!
Almost everyone has heard of re-gifting, and probably many of us have received a, “re-gifted” gift (I know I have). But have you ever, “me gifted?” You know, the act of buying yourself a gift during...
View ArticleImportant Traits to Look for Before Investing in a Business
If you have some extra money either because of careful savings or from an inheritance, you may be thinking about how you can make the money earn an income. You may be considering investing in a good...
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Condo assessments right after Christmas = Annoyed owners
Today I wrote a check for $500 to our condo association. The item I’m receiving in return? a fan to vent the dryer’s exhaust (hot air) to the front of our building. Am I super excited about it? No! But...
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Would you move to cut your mortgage in half?
When I was paying off my student loan debt I felt, “stuck” and, “broke”. I worried I’d never dig myself out of the hole that I’d made and I felt frustrated a lot. When finally submitted that final...
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A Wedding costs HOW MUCH?!?!
On March 8th the love of my life proposed to me (aww). On May 9th, we announced the engagement to our excited friends and family. My mom was smiling from ear to ear and my grandfather joked, “It’s...
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It’s official: My step-dad just retired
This weekend Eric and I traveled up to Maine to celebrate my step-dad’s retirement. My step-sisters and I had been planning a surprise retirement party for him for the last few months, so I was pretty...
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You don’t think you need insurance until…
This post isn’t really a, “fun” one to write, but it’s one that comes from my heart. Thankfully not all of these situations happened to me, but they have happened to close friends and family and so...
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My parents want to help pay for my wedding. Should I let them?
#firstworldproblems, right? First of all I should start by saying that Eric and I are thrilled to be engaged! After dating for 6 years, we know each other really well and feel that we’re ready to make...
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Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University-Worth the Money?
So I’ve sort of been a financial nerd for most of my life. As a kid I saved my birthday money, as a teen I saved my babysitting money and as an adult I blog about personal finance. I geek out reading...
View ArticleBudgeting for Summer
With the school year wrapping up, and most of us getting excited for the warmer weather, I’ve been thinking a lot about how we’re going to budget for the, “summer” months. Many of us make a, “holiday...
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