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How to follow through on your new years resolutions.

Do you struggle to follow through and reach your new years resolutions? You need self control, determination, financial consideration, and DIY know how to reach your new years resolutions.  resolution [rez-uh–loo-shuh n]   – the act of resolving or determining upon an action, course of action, method, procedure, etc.

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Do You Struggle With Being Frugal & Saving Money?

Being frugal is no easy task for most of us.  Everyone has different backgrounds and upbringings. These things shaped you into the person you are today. It all contributes to your habits, values, and everyday decisions. Wither you realize it or not you may have negative feelings about saving that aren’t necessarily relevant to your… Continue reading Do You Struggle With Being Frugal & Saving Money?

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Having to keep readjusting your budget, is a good thing.

  Every time I think I have my budget figured out, a new expense comes along. -Medicine/insurance/housing/exc. A cost rises or something new needs to be added to the budget. Every time I have to adjust the budget to a higher amount it feels so crushing. Trying to keep the budget small/low is very difficult… Continue reading Having to keep readjusting your budget, is a good thing.

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Invest in your future, make smart purchases now.

Invest in your future by making smart purchases now.   Spend well, not more Instead of spending more focus on spending your money well. This is a concept that implies you should spend with a purpose in mind not just to spend your money freely. What are your dreams/goals? Focus on making them happen. What… Continue reading Invest in your future, make smart purchases now.

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Self Control: Finances & Aspirations

Practice self awareness, be honest with yourself about your financial situation. •Stop pretending your rich when you are not. •Stop pretending you can afford to eat out every night and attend every activity. •Stop acting like your debt will work itself out. •Stop pretending your retirement is so many years away you don’t have to… Continue reading Self Control: Finances & Aspirations

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Set Your Life Up for Financial Success

My previous post talked about my obsession for being financially prepared. Saving money and making smart choices will help you to free up more of your money. When you make your budget based on your income, you should definitely consider the following money situations, below. They are things you may already have on your mind… Continue reading Set Your Life Up for Financial Success

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A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

You would think a quote as easy to say and remember as “a penny saved is a penny earned” should be just as easy to understand. So many people today think that pennies and change are no longer relevant and wouldn’t mind or care if they were gotten rid of. I however do not agree.… Continue reading A Penny Saved is a Penny Earned

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How to Make an Easter Tree Basket

This year’s Easter basket was an idea that popped into my head when I was thinking about decorating for Easter. One of my Easter decorations I have is an Easter tree and a few ornaments that I had gotten when I was little. The idea popped into my head that I could give an Easter… Continue reading How to Make an Easter Tree Basket

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Sell, Give, Recycle

When getting rid of your stuff always make sure you sell, giveaway, or recycle everything you possibly can. Being frugal and environmental can be beneficial to you and those around you. It can enable you to save money while being a good influence on the planet. So if you are downsizing, spring cleaning, moving, or just purging the… Continue reading Sell, Give, Recycle

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Save Money by being perceptive.

How to be open to the possibilities already around you. Save money. Improve your life by being perceptive to the things in your life.   January 21st is National Hug Day! Usually, I don’t hear about these kinds of special days until after they have already happened. This year however I actually heard about it prior to the event,… Continue reading Save Money by being perceptive.