Getting Ready for the Holidays
It’s officially the holiday season, friends! Do you know how I know? Well, before Halloween even arrived, signs of Christmas started popping up in the stores. It’s maddening. There should…
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Dawn Starks
Dawn is a financial planner, writer, teacher, minimalist and mother. SimpleMoney is the culmination of all of these pursuits and passions, in the hopes of sharing what she's learned with the world. Read more about SimpleMoney here.
Fall is the Perfect Time to Declutter
Most people think of spring as the time for cleaning, decluttering, and airing out your home. For me, I prefer fall. As autumn weather moves in, the crisp, cool air…
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Why Can’t I Be Rich?
It is a common goal, especially among Americans. Shoot, it is a core of the American Dream, right? We want to be rich and successful and possibly even famous! Recognize…
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Thoughts on Planning for Retirement
Retirement is on my mind lately. I guess that is a silly statement to make, since I have been studying and helping hundreds of people plan their retirement for over…
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How I Simplified My Life in September
September was a very crazy month for me. The majority of the first half of the month, I was traveling for two different conferences. The first involved flying to Washington,…
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Should I Pay Off Debt or Build an Emergency Fund?
When people are trying to improve their financial lives, a common question comes up: which should I focus on first, paying off debt, or building an emergency fund? Of course,…
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