Here’s an interesting tidbit…the original Valentine’s Day tradition (which was actually the 15th of Feb) was inspired by
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Spend Smart - Live Well
Spending smart is half the battle when it comes to building wealth and independence. The following posts will provide handy tips for living well while spending way less.
Creative Ideas for People Who Don’t Want Anything For Christmas
Before I say anything else, let me say this - If someone says they don’t want anything for Christmas you might want to
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The Unexpected Benefits of a Self-Imposed 30-Day Spending Ban
Inspired by Cait Flanders, I took on a self-imposed spending ban last month that will finish in just a few days. What
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How much of what you spend money on has value in 10 years?
This afternoon, while I was listening to a personal finance audiobook (dork, I know) I was challenged to consider how
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Lifestyle Creep & How to Avoid it
Regrets, I have a few, but then again, too few to mention (record screeches to a halt). Oh yes, I’ve got more than a
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Why You Don’t Want to Buy That Vacation Home.
In the past, my husband and I owned a beautiful 3 bed, 3 bath lake house, 2 hours outside of LA. For the first couple of
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How to Stop Buying Clothes You’ll Never Wear
The Nordstrom Semi-Annual sale just happened and so did a $3000 dent in my credit card. Ouch! Yes, I bought about $3K
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How to Balance Minimalism + Wanting Nice Things.
There's a tendency to believe that minimalist exists on the bare minimum, where needs are met, but wants are
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Money Can Buy Happiness When You Spend on Your Values
Value-based spending is exactly what it implies. It’s focused spending on the things, services or experiences that
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