5 Simple, Inexpensive Luxuries
One joyful step on the journey to simple living is recognizing and relishing the smallest, simplest life experiences. I think about a child’s laugh, a beautiful sunset and a playful…
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My Best Budget Tip: Give Your Money a Job
No one likes the idea of budgeting. One of my life’s ambitions is to find better ways to think about managing money — without using the “B” word. In that…
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Managing Your Money During a Crisis or Recession
In case you hadn’t noticed, we’re all in a bit of a crisis these days. With COVID-19 effectively shutting down the economy, we are, without a doubt, in a recession. …
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Simple Birthday Celebrations
January is when I am always thinking about birthdays, since it’s my birthday month! When it comes to my birthday, I am prone to be a diva about it, stretching…
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It’s Not Too Late to Budget for the Holidays
We all know that special someone. That special friend who is totally organized. The one who upon a simple query will answer, “Of course all my Christmas shopping is done! …
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Leasing a Car: One of the Dumbest Financial Moves I’ve Ever Made
A few years ago, I fell victim to a common scenario: Jones-itis. Surely you know someone who has come down with this ailment? The symptoms are: feeling inadequate around your…
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