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5 Unexpected Ways That Having a Baby Can Save You Money

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As a new or expectant parent you always hear about how expensive babies are. You know with all the new baby stuff, the diapers, the college funds etc., it can seem overwhelming. However, there are ways to keep baby costs down and I’m here to…

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Why is it so Hard to Get Started? – And How to be Productive

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I always start the day with great intentions. Or, let’s backup a little further. I always plan my next day with great ambitions. At 11:00pm, right before I’m about to go to sleep I like to make a ‘to do’ list for the following day….

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No One Owes You
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No One Owes you Anything

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I’ve never given much thought to what will happen to my parents stuff when they are gone. Mainly because I don’t care about their stuff. I care about them, and I don’t like to think about a life without them in it. I got a…

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Your Net Worth is NOT Your Self Worth

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When I was 12 years old my family moved to a new city for my father’s job. We relocated to an area where people had more money than we did. My dad had great career and was able to financially support our family so my…

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What is Freelance Writing and Why Should I Care?

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I’ve always dreamed of being my own boss. When I was a little kid I was all about the lemonade stands. I would set up my stand at the end of our driveway and hustle for hours. When I was a teenager I had grand…

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The 8 Hour Workday isn’t Working…and Ideas for Change

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I had my baby boy just over a year ago. As anyone with children knows, having a baby is life changing. It makes you think about things in a totally different way. Since having my son I’ve thought a lot about how challenging it is…

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5 Tips to Avoid Using a Payday Loan

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Payday loans are the absolute worst. Unfortunately, it’s usually the poor that end up needing to use them and, once you start, it’s easy to fall into a terrible cycle of debt. I have some second-hand experience with payday loans. My boyfriend, now husband, moved…

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