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July 2011

5 For Friday: New Year’s Resolution Check-in ;)

July 8, 2011

Haha… that’s right! Pop quiz, baby! Time to check in on how awesome or not you’re doing w/ your resolutions this year ;)  You didn’t think you could get away with hiding them, right?  With J. Money overwatching?  Shoooooot… I wanna hear all about ‘em! What were your resolutions for this year? Are any of [...]

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Weekly Roundup: Dreams, iPhones, and Suitcases

July 8, 2011

That time again!  Another week down, another pile of money saved ;)  Right?  RIGHT??  Haha… Here are my favorite articles from the week… which is saying something cuz I’ve had some major A.D.D. going on lately! Enjoy: Enjoy Your Money @ Money Talks I’m a Free Agent: From Six Figures to Suitcase @ Life After [...]

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Side Hustle Series: I’m a USA Triathlon Official

July 7, 2011

(Guest Post by Debbie Forbes, as part of our Side Hustle Series) In real life, I am a massage therapist. Quite a few weekends from April to November, I work as a USA Triathlon official helping triathletes before and after the race.  During the race, I work to ensure that the competitive rules are followed. [...]

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Net Worth June: $214,025.67 – Down $5k but Hangin’ In

July 6, 2011

Yup – another month down  a bit. It’s never fun, but at least it helps me appreciate the UPs :)  I kinda miss the days of $10k-$15k increases! But we’re entering the months of limited income now that the Summer’s here, so I’m afraid they won’t be back for a while now. The wifey doesn’t [...]

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6 Lessons Learned From The Recession

July 5, 2011

MSNBC had an interesting article up the other day on the supposed lessons we’ve all learned from the recession. I really REALLY hope this is indeed the case, but something tells me all will be “back to normal” in no time – if we haven’t gotten to that point already. I remember when all this [...]

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“I have made the decision to just FAST-I am out of control”

July 4, 2011

Check out this email I got from a fan who’s gonna stop shopping for a month. This is what I call passion! :) You put that much energy into what you do, and you will go sooooooo far. Especially when it comes to motivation and money. Hope this email inspires you, like it did me: [...]

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Giveaway this week: Dave Ramsey Starter Kits & Books!

July 4, 2011

We get our finance on and give away FOUR Dave Ramsey products this week at SexyGiveaways.com! Two Dave Ramsey Starter Kits (est. $100), and two “The Total Money Makeover” books (est. $25). Poke on over and learn how you can win! Happy 4th everyone!!! Enter here: Dave Ramsey Giveaway

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5 For Friday: 4th of July Plans

July 1, 2011

WE MADE IT to Friday!! :) And a long 4th of July weekend at that, my favorite kind (not that I have to go to “work” or anything haha… but still – it’s exciting!) What do you all have planned for this weekend?  Anything super frugal or super scandalous in the works? We want ideas!  [...]

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Weekly Roundup: Giveaways, Poverty & Illegal Couponing

July 1, 2011

It’s 4th of July weekend, baby!!!  Get sexcited!!! About to rock out another 5 For Friday post up in here, but first – a roundup of some of my favorite articles from the week.  Huge congrats to Clever Dude for making it 5 years!!!  That’s alooooooot of blogging yo, wow. Proud of you man!!  You [...]

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