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Moral or Immoral? Employees Stealing Customers…

May 4, 2012
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Okay, so this is a GOOD one today.  And one that I’ve seen happen over and OVER and over again, and I still just can’t believe it all the way!  It’s such a HUGE risk trying to hustle your own employer out of their clients, not to mention an easy way to lose your job [...]

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“I Got Money That Doesn’t Belong to Me, BUT…”

May 1, 2012

So remember my post last year on accidentally getting money in your bank that doesn’t belong to you?  Well, it’s been getting some decent traffic lately cuz I guess it keeps happening to people (!!!), and they’re turning to Google for help. Which then sends them to me :) There’s been a few different comments [...]

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Help a Reader: Cash or Credit for Engagement Ring?

April 23, 2012
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I gotta great question for y’all today!  One of our fellow readers is about to propose to his girlfriend (woohoo!) but he needs our help first in determining the best strategy to pay off the engagement ring.  Should he use cash or credit, or some combination of both?  How did YOU guys pick up the [...]

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Me vs. The Shredder

February 21, 2012
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1,500+ receipts now shredded… Oy. I swear, every season I tell myself I’m gonna do them more frequently but I never do! So I end up having to shred like a bazillion receipts which not only takes me forever (1.5 hours), but cramps up my hands at the same time, haha… It’s not fun. Do [...]

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Help a Reader: “My Husband and I Spend Differently!”

January 18, 2012
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I think a lot of you may be able to relate to this one ;)  I know I’ve dated plenty of people in my past who spent, or saved, differently than myself at the time.  It never got to a point where it made a difference (cuz we of course split up), but when you’re [...]

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Do Things When You’re In The Mood!

January 17, 2012
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I just wrapped up a pretty cool blogging interview that you’ll see below, but I wanted to highlight that second Q&A there because I REALLY think it makes a big difference. Taking on tasks when you’re *in the mood.* (I also give y’all mad love in it too, so be sure to read the rest! :)) [...]

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4 Reasons to Get a Prenup! [w/ music video to boot]

November 28, 2011
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(Guest Post by Kevin McKee – a friend, and dope blogger) In the next twelve months, I will be attending at least three weddings. Some of my closest friends and family members will be tying the knot soon, and I have a little premarital advice for all of them. Get a prenup! This advice may [...]

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Everything You Need To Know About Personal Finance

November 25, 2011
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BAM!  Keep that in mind while out rockin’ Black Friday, okay?  Don’t go spending more than you have on presents and things that will get you more in debt!  Your friends and family will understand – make them something instead ;)  (You know those are always the best gifts anyways, right?) Oh, and this applies [...]

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Get Your Financial $tuff in One Sock!

November 7, 2011
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(Guest Post by Babs Wagner) I’m going in for surgery followed by a 6-week convalescence this month and I believe in the old adage, “plan for the worst, hope for the best.”  The best case is I enjoy the awesome post-surgical drugs, guilt my family into doing all the cooking and cleaning for 6 weeks, [...]

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Make Sure to REWARD Yourself After Accomplishments

October 20, 2011
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We talk a lot about saving money, and always keeping a good eye on our finances, etc, etc, but every now and again it’s important to REWARD yourself for your good behavior too.  To keep yourself motivated and going strong w/out the chance of burning out prematurely.  Budgets are still sexy and all that, but [...]

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