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Getting to Know You: 5 Exercises That Will Help You Get What You Want in Life

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“Getting to know you, getting to know all about you.” Sing it Julie Andrews!  (If you don’t get this musical reference watch this!)  Getting to know YOU is so important. It’s especially important when you are trying to figure out what you want to do with…

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richer than me
Insights for the "Real World"

Is Everyone Richer Than Me?

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I was walking with one of my best friends today and we were discussing some financial issues like the insane cost of childcare as well as the significant drop in our home values, according to the most recent property assessment.  You know, nice, uplifting, gal-pal…

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your financial health
Insights for the "Real World"

Are the Real Housewives Bad for Your Financial Health?

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I love The Real Housewives. There, I said it. And no, I’m not embarrassed. My husband literally can not stand to hear an episode of the show. I tend to pause it when he comes into a room so I don’t have to listen to…

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what is a side hustle?
Insights for the "Real World"

What is a Side Hustle and Why Should I Care?

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The first time I heard about a “side hustle” was probably four years ago. Prior to that I was deep into my graduate studies. I mean DEEEEEEEP. Like I had no life or any awareness of life outside of my dingy, basement lab. Anyways, when…

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what is networking
Insights for the "Real World"

What is Networking and Why Should I Care?

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What is Networking? There are few words that instill as much fear and anxiety in me as NETWORKING. Agh, I hate networking and networking hates me. I am bad at it. I love meeting new people but I don’t enjoy the process that you have…

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improve your financial future
Financial Literacy

9 Simple Tips to Improve Your Financial Future in Your Teens and Early Twenties

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Most of us dream of one day living the high life.  For me this means no worrying about money, nice family vacations and the freedom to do as I please. If you have a vision of your future life and it requires some moola then…

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Creativity

University Killed my Creativity: And How to Reawaken Your Creative Mojo

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When was the last time you wrote a story just because? When was the last time you painted a picture or made up a dance? For me it’s been a long time. My theory…university killed my creativity. Hear me out… I was driving with a…

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