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Today’s guest post comes from Joan Katz.  It’s full of some really great tips that are easy to implement.  Hope you enjoy it!When you’ve first gotten out of school and landed your first job, you probably thought the same way as other young adults your age would. You say, “Wow! I can’t believe it, I’m […]

This post is all about cheating! Cheating on your budget that is. Consumer Mindset Sticking to a budget can be difficult. Sometimes a little cheating can be beneficial. Everything about our society today is centered on consumerism.  Every year electronics companies come out with a new upgrade to their products.  The sole purpose of which […]

Predictably Irrational  Dan Ariely’s book Predictably Irrational is one of the most interesting books I’ve read on behavioral economics.  It turns out, not only are we, as consumers, pretty irrational in our decision making, but we are also consistent.  This has major implications for someone trying to grow their business.  Predictably Irrational dives deep into the human psychology of decision making.  […]

People decide to start a blog for a variety of reasons. Maybe you really enjoy writing and just want a place to keep all of your work.  Maybe you’re extremely passionate about a topic and want to spread the word to others.  Others may be looking to replace their income and live the digital nomad […]

Today’s guest post is from Greg Johnson.  Greg is a personal finance and frugal travel expert who leveraged his online business to quit his 9-5 job, spend more time with his family, and travel the world. He is the co-owner of the popular blog Club Thrifty, where he teaches others how to spend less and […]

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If you consider yourself an introvert, like me, then you probably shudder at the thought of networking.  The large crowds, interacting with all those new people – it can be exhausting.    But you know that networking is important.  Often in life it’s not a matter of what you know, but rather who you know.  I can attest to that.  […]

Pinball machines.    It’s a long-standing joke in my family that the only thing I ever wanted that my parents never got me was a pinball machine.  And I mean, I really wanted one.  This wasn’t some flash in the pan idea that kids have where they want something one day and then completely forget about it the next.  I […]

What is Financial Literacy Month? Financial Literacy Month was established in 2000 as a way to spread awareness about the importance of personal finance.  The month helps highlight the need to instill strong financial habits, especially for youths. When is Financial Literacy Month Celebrated?  April is recognized as National Financial Literacy Month in the United […]