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7 Ways to Involve Friends in Saving Money

by Jenny Smedraon December 2, 2020 ~ Leave a Comment

How to Involve Friends When Saving Money

There is no doubt that there is strength in numbers. Whether you are trying to change a behavior or develop new habits, a strong support network is the best way to succeed. You can use these same social strategies to improve your finances.  Your peer support group doesn’t have to be a structured plan, either. […]

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Can You Save $1000 a Month?

by Amanda Blankenshipon September 27, 2018 ~ Leave a Comment

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The basis of having healthy finances is having a fallback plan, also known as an emergency fund. In fact, it is what Dave Ramsey often calls “Baby Step One.” Save $1000 a month (or within a month) to lay a good foundation for your finances. However, very few people heed this warning. I’m embarrassed to say […]

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Budget Exercise: How to Get Fit For Free

by Amanda Blankenshipon September 5, 2018 ~ 1 Comment

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Getting fit isn’t easy, trust me. Over the last two years, I’ve lost more than 130 pounds and every day has been a test of my motivation and perseverance. Many people ask questions about how I was able to do it and some people complain about the cost of eating healthy and going to the […]

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Start the New Year With a Money Challenge

by Amanda Blankenshipon January 1, 2018 ~ Leave a Comment

Money Challenge

If you frequent social media (or any part of the internet) you know that people are starting to talk about their New Year’s resolutions. Many people will resolve to save more money or get control of their finances in 2017. Some will take a challenge to do so. A couple years ago online challenges like the […]

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What Are The Most Effective Ways to Save Money?

by Amanda Blankenshipon December 25, 2017 ~ Leave a Comment

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Maintaining a budget is hard enough, let alone working out a way to save as well. Many people spend a lot of time looking for the most effective ways to save money for their families. However, there are a few things you can consider doing to start saving now. Most Effective Ways to Save Money […]

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Punctuation Saves Lives (And Money)

by Amanda Blankenshipon July 3, 2017 ~ Leave a Comment

Punctuation Saves Lives

Every one of us has heard the saying, “punctuation saves lives,” especially if you have a friend that is a writer or avid reader. It is true that punctuation can change the entire meaning of a sentence. For instance, you can say “let’s eat grandma,” which is terrifying, OR you can say “let’s eat, grandma.” […]

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How Working From Home Saves Me Money

by Amanda Blankenshipon April 17, 2017 ~ Leave a Comment

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More and more people are becoming interested in passive income or working from home. The flexible schedule and freedom working form home provides is extremely attractive. I have been working from home in some capacity since my sophomore year in college (about five years ago). I started my work-from-home adventure with a small freelance gig. […]

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You Should Be Talking to Your Kids About Money

by Amanda Blankenshipon July 11, 2016 ~ Leave a Comment

Talk to Kids About Money

As a parent there are many things that have been bestowed unto you to teach your children. In many films and television shows these talks usually center around the opposite sex, the “birds and the bees” or the difference between right and wrong. Those talks transfer off the screen into real life as well. There is […]

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The Only Way is Fashion Lane

by Jac Lamberton September 25, 2015 ~ 4 Comments

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Hello hello my friends! As I’m sure many of you would agree, sometimes it is so hard to find nice looking outfits wihtout blowing a hole through your wallet. I know that in these unsteady economic times it is geting harder and harder to justify spending a chunk of money on clothes too, but never […]

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Are You Ready to Make the Investment? #sponsored

by Jac Lamberton September 11, 2015 ~ 4 Comments

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Your Handbag is an Investment I own a lot of bags. Close to 40 of them. The cheapest bag was free and the dearest was around the $350 mark so the last thing I want to do is be neglectful and destroy my bags through overuse or no care. I didn’t start with 40 odd […]

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About The Author


Jenny Smedra is an avid world traveler, ESL teacher, former archaeologist, and freelance writer. Choosing a life abroad had strengthened her commitment to finding ways to bring people together across language and cultural barriers. While most of her time is dedicated to either working with children, she also enjoys good friends, good food, and new adventures.

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