Side note- I published this post a few years ago. With the current health emergency situation, I am republishing it to help readers prepare on how to survive through potential emergency disasters. I just got off the phone with my grandpa. He is a very humble and kind man, the type of man everyone just …
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This is a sponsored conversation written by me on behalf of Varo. The opinions and text are all mine. Why do we sometimes pay for things when a similar product is free? Why would we buy an item if we could buy the equivalent for significantly less? Perhaps convenience, perhaps we think we are getting …
Originally written July 2018 about a difficult time in my life. I am publishing it today in an attempt to show that when life throws you lemons—even financial lemons, it is possible to come out on top. Life doesn’t always go the way that we plan. In fact, more often than not, life doesn’t turn …
The following 5 Surprisingly Easy Ways to Communicate with Your Spouse About Money—Without Having to Talk will help a couple be in the ‘know’ of what’s going on with their finances without actually having to broach the topic in a conversation. Communicating with a spouse about money is sometimes tough. More often than not, couples …
Credit card fraud seems like it is rampant these days. It is wise to protect yourself from fraud in any way you can. I’ve had quite a few fraudulent charges on my cards throughout the years. That said, I have not had to pay for one fraudulent charge. I’ve been so happy with the service …
My mother has always been a great example of fiscal responsibility. She would often say, “Anita, control your money, don’t allow it to control you.” It reminds me a lot of the famous quote penned by P.T. Barnum, “Money is a terrible master, but an excellent servant.” My mom taught me by example this principle …
Do you talk to your best friend about credit card debt? Do you post about your never ending bills on Facebook? Do you have anyone to talk to about how the paycheck never seems to cover everything? Who do you go to when you and your husband argue (esp. about money)? At girl’s night out …
This last holiday season was amazing! I had wonderful times, received and gave great gifts, made lasting memories, and had a blast spending time with family and friends. That said, I’m ready to be more productive and start thinking about goals, hopes, and dreams for 2015. When I set goals for the New Year I …
Whether we have written them down or not, the vast majority of us have dreams and goals. There are places we want to travel to, perhaps a home, car, or motorcycle we want to buy, an amazing cruise to go on, sky diving, swimming with sharks, climbing Mt. Everest, etc. Whatever our dreams are on …