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Financial Lessons from The Art of Noticing

Posted on February 3, 2021by Kathryn Vercillo
the art of noticing

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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Finding Free Samples Online

Posted on January 30, 2021February 4, 2021by Shay Huntley
Free Samples Online

If you are into free activities, you have to be into receiving free goodies to try out. Aside from filling out instant wins and sweepstakes, this is an easy task. You see, everyone wins. You have to get signed up before the promotional period ends or samples run dry. I love finding free samples online. […]

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Can You Be Fired for Being Sick?

Posted on January 29, 2021by Kathryn Vercillo
fired for being sick

Why do people go to work when they are sick? While there are a lot of different reasons, the most common is the fear of getting fired for being sick. Or more specifically, getting fired for calling in sick and taking the time off of work that you need to heal. Are employers allowed to […]

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Frugal Ways to Extend Household Items Life

Posted on January 29, 2021by Kathryn Vercillo
extend household items life

I recently shared with you that I had hired 1800GotJunk to haul away a bunch of stuff from my home. While I do so for good reason, it’s never my first choice. I try to take “reduce, reuse, recycle” seriously. So, I would much rather extend household items life as long as possible rather than […]

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Best First-Step Financial Books

Posted on January 23, 2021February 4, 2021by Shay Huntley
Best First-Step Financial Books

I’m starting this year off with new savings goals and objectives. I also have a small group of friends I text with about investments, savings, and financial freedom. Weekly I give them up-to-date information about promising stocks and encourage them to put money into their savings, even if it’s only $5 a month. I also […]

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Should You Tip 1800GotJunk?

Posted on January 19, 2021by Kathryn Vercillo
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 […]

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How to Use the DIME Method to Know Your Life Insurance Needs

Posted on January 15, 2021February 4, 2021by Shay Huntley
DIME Method

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

Posted on January 9, 2021February 4, 2021by Shay Huntley
save while dining 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?

Posted on January 5, 2021by Kathryn Vercillo
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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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Frugal Ways to Update a Home Décor

Posted on January 2, 2021February 4, 2021by Shay Huntley
Frugal Home Décor

The best part of purchasing a home, or moving into a new place, is you make it your own. You can go in a million directions when it comes to matching your personality with your decor. Aside from the fun of picking out furniture, pictures, and accents, is the stress of how you will fund […]

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