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Being Open as a Family with Finances

By Elle on June 23rd in Personal Finance 5 comments

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Money and marriage has been a popular topic on personal finance sites. Smart Money conducted a study on couples and their discussion on finances and found that 70% do it on a weekly basis. The problem is how we’re talking and approaching our finances. Money Magazine ran a survey and found that 84% of respondents

Creating a Sustainable Lifestyle that Suits You

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Creating a sustainable lifestyle is not only about giving you peace of mind, it’s also financially wise. The sustainable part is not necessarily about being eco-friendly (but it’s a side effect sometimes), it’s about having a lifestyle that doesn’t have constantly having to upgrade. Keeping up with the Joneses can wreck your monthly cash flow and put you into a position of taking a job just for the money.

Create a Freedom Fund with a Side Job

By Elle on March 1st in Personal Finance 8 comments

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Work schedules for census takers typically include from 20 to 40 hours of work per week. This is temporary positions, but the pay is pretty good. Depending on the area that you work in, you can starting from $10.75/hour to $18.75/hour. If you work 20 hours a week, you can serious pay down your debt or build up your emergency fund.

Did you know that you get paid for training and you get reimbursed for mileage when working for the census? That can really accelerate your financial goals.

Improve Yourself by Creating Team Goals

By Elle on February 1st in Self Improvement 8 comments

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So many people start the new year with their resolutions and goals with optimism, but then fail to reach them or quit. Why? There are many reasons, but something I noticed is that many people set themselves up for failure when they set their goals. Ironically, I believe you can improve yourself as an individual by

Cultivate Your Passion and Improve Your Finances

By Elle on January 18th in Personal Finance 11 comments

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Balancing work and enjoying life doesn’t have to be a struggle. You can start by creating an income stream from a passion of yours. With some time and effort, it could grow into your main income. I have found that by starting out as a side income, you give yourself permission to experiment and try out new ideas compared