Recently I’ve been reading Rob Walker’s The Art of Noticing. Subtitled “131 Ways to Spark Creativity, Find Inspiration, and Discover Joy in the Everyday,” you wouldn’t think it would provide much insight into personal finance. However, I’ve discovered that indeed it does. The Art of Noticing The Art of Noticing is a series of lessons […]
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Should You Tip 1800GotJunk?
Yesterday I was able to massively declutter my home. Unfortunately, a lot of it had to be hauled away by 1800GotJunk. Therefore, I had to pay for the service. As I was making out the bill, I found myself wondering, “should you tip 1800GotJunk staff?” How Does 1800GotJunk Work? If you’ve never used this junk […]
How to Use the DIME Method to Know Your Life Insurance Needs
In this life, a few things are for sure. While your living life and setting up yourself for the future, you have to think about after. This means taking care of your family if you become seriously injured or die. The best way to protect your family is with life insurance. If your looking at […]
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Save While Dinning Out
I love eating out. I like trying new dishes and the atmosphere of a restaurant. I’m also busy most days, so a quick meal I don’t have to put together sounds great. I will say that when you eat out a lot, a lot of money can get eaten up. I could easily spend $500 […]
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New Food Plan: Is a Hungryroot Subscription The Way to Go?
I’m ready to try a new food plan. I’m looking for a food delivery service that offers fresh, healthy food at a relatively low cost. Therefore, I’m going to try Hungryroot. I just got my first box today, and so far I’m happy with what I see. But will it prove to be worth it? […]
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Can You Sail Around the World on a Budget?
At this time last year, a friend of a friend was getting ready to sail around the world. He’s not the first person I’ve known to make this kind of trip. While it’s not my particular fantasy, many people find the notion romantic, magical, and exciting. Of course, if you’re going to take this from […]
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Back to the Basics with 2021 Financial Goals
Every year, I take the time to review the past year and look forward to the new year. I set a variety of different types of goals, including financial goals. In many recent years, those financial goals have been ambitious. However, this year I have to go back to the basics. Overarching Goal: Earn More […]
What to Do if You Forgot to Cancel a Trial Subscription
There are so many great free trial subscriptions out there. Sometimes you sign up for one to see if you like the service or product. If you do, you’ll keep the subscription. However a lot of times you just want to enjoy the free option while you can. But what if you forgot to cancel […]
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Black Friday Deals
I hope everyone had a safe and fun holiday yesterday. I hope your day was filled with smiles, laughs, and good food. For me, the holiday was different, but it was amazing. Now that the festivities are over, it is time to shop. If you have not participated in the early Black Friday deals, today’s […]
Can You Get Paid to Foster Dogs?
Adding a dog to your home can bring you a lot of joy. And fostering a dog can be a really rewarding experience. In some cases, you might even get paid to foster dogs. Of course, you shouldn’t foster just for the money. But if you’re looking for a way to offset the cost of […]