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It’s Friday, and you’re looking forward to a relaxing weekend in town with friends. You log into your online banking portal to check your balance, but your account keeps giving you an annoying “account not found” error. Panic sets in and questions flood your mind. Did I do something wrong? Why was my account suddenly … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. There’s a lot more in life than just money. But without it, life can be made that much more difficult. That said, there are likely plenty of things you spend on regularly that you believe you shouldn’t be spending on at all. … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. A recent online post is asking employees to share their tell-tale signs that a job is toxic. We’ve all worked in jobs we hate, so what employee wisdom can we find to help warn against toxic workplaces? 1. That Awkward Silence Image … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. There are a lot of ways to save money out there. The problem is, you’ve heard most of them, like buying generic over name brand or canceling your cable. I want to offer something different, so I created ten creative ways to … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. From the rise of technology to drastically different work styles, it’s no secret that generations can have vastly divergent views regarding workplace dynamics. Just look at baby boomers and Generation Z: one grew up with carefully typed memos on typewriters, while the … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Have you ever purchased something and thought, “I’ll definitely use this,” but it’s been five years, and you might have used it once? It’s a familiar feeling we all have when our eyes catch sight of something cool, new, or just plain … Read more
My friend started a conversation on her high monthly grocery bill and told me to guess how much she spends. I quickly said, “$1,800” – mind you she is raising three growing preteen boys, and lives with her husband, mother, and stepfather, so basically seven adults. She seemed a little surprised that I was so … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Nothing lasts forever, and this is especially true regarding the various products we purchase throughout our lifetime. Some evolve as time passes, whereas other products are discontinued and never seen again. Of course, there are so many of these products that looking … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Do you want to be wealthy? Most people say they do, but few people take the steps necessary to become wealthy. Many people think it’s all about having a high-paying job or making wise investments, but other factors are also at play. … Read more