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The Founder of Black Girl Ventures Gets Things Done

Success

Her mom invested her retirement money in the company, and Bell used her tax refunds to buy her own printers. She and her mom hustled at events all over selling the clothing items and eventually made it into Essence magazine’s Holiday Gift Guide for a line of infant bodysuits. I could do something about that ,” she says.

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Modern Homesteading and the Trend Towards Greater Independence

Small Business Labs

For example, the growing FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement is all about independence.    For those interested in modern homesteading, there are a number of events you can attend to learn more. But there are other aspects to this trend. Data on how many people are pursuing this lifestyle is non-existent.

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Who’s Stuck With The Bill?

Allwork

You may need to make your own pension or retirement contributions from your salary if your employer is not contributing towards that. . You can also save money on clothes if you don’t need to have such a large corporate wardrobe for your daily office appearances. For some, this can translate into a significant saving. .

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How My Experience as a Black Entrepreneur Shaped My Views on Building Financial Freedom

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Quite naturally, while these events were unfolding, I’d find myself leaning on the shoulders of the handful of Black leaders in positions of power for guidance. From offensive remarks about my culture to me being used as a symbol of progress, I’ve witnessed a wide spectrum of macro- and microaggressions.

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Day in the life: Donna Lindsay

Practically Perfect PA

am and pull on warm clothes over my PJs. I would like to have been a primary school teacher, but now I would say retired!! Can you recommend any events, books, publications, websites, training programmes for other assistants? What is your morning routine before you get into the office? I get up at 5.15 I arrive home about 6.30

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Steel Magnolias, Barbie, and Other Wise Women – In Celebration of a Complicated Women’s History Month By Bonnie Low-Kramen

Bonnie Low-Krayman

Olympia loved that at the beginning of the movie, the women could be seen as the beloved and well worn Southern female stereotypes – preoccupied with gossip, clothes, hair, flowers, and food. Carol Cozewith on listening to the advice of others Retired Designer My advice to my granddaughters and all young women is this.

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44 Ways to Kick-Start Your New Year

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I want my financial future to be bright and to have no worries when I’m older and ready to retire. I often think I need new clothes, but when I clean out or organize my closet, I realize I have lots of options and everything I need at my fingertips. Clean out your closet and donate unwanted clothes to charity. Have gratitude.

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