Getting to that point in your career where you’re finally making real money is a reason for celebration. Whether from getting the job you went to school all those years for, working your way up to more responsibility, or getting a significant annual bonus, having more income is a great feeling. Besides more income for […]
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The holiday travel season is approaching quickly. You might already know that I’m always up for a winter getaway that involves as much skiing as possible, and through the years I’ve honed some strategies and tips for how to maximize your dollars on holiday travel and minimize spending as much as possible. This is the […]
“Does it spark joy?” We’ve been hearing that a lot these days. I talked about the Marie Kondo phenomenon in a recent newsletter (sign up to receive them here!). Her philosophy about surrounding yourself only with things you love makes a lot of sense to me. My close friends and family know my closet is […]
These days, there are more ways than ever to buy or sell something online—and, unfortunately, more ways than ever to get scammed. There’s been a lot in the news about ticket scammers and rental scammers who have used Craigslist (or Facebook Marketplace, or eBay) to lure people into putting big money down for things they’ll […]
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Many of us have credit cards, but some of us never open our credit card statements. It’s easy to see your due date and pay online—and not look at the nitty gritty. And seeing a long list of monthly purchases can be overwhelming. But there’s some very worthwhile information in those pages and pages of […]
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I bet you see 0% credit card offers frequently. They come in our mail, email, and sometimes when we buy a pair of $4.00 socks at a retail store. Do you find yourself contemplating whether or not to open one or take advantage of it on a card you already have? I know I do, […]
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