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‘Money Boss’ Jo Davison’s 5 Steps for Taking Control of Your Finances

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Davison, who lives in Essex, England, runs workshops and coaches clients individually on how to increase the gap between their spending and earnings. Each time you consider a nonessential purchase, you can decide what you want more: that latte, that pizza delivery, that extra pair of jeans—or getting, say, $50 closer to the goal you’ve set.

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3 Common Money Myths Debunked

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In every financial workshop, I hold with 20-somethings, there inevitably comes a point where someone utters the phrase, “But my dad said…” followed by: I should carry a balance on my credit card to improve my credit. TRY THIS: The app Acorns rounds up each of your purchases and invests the spare change. Buying in bulk is a better deal.

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7 Self-Care Subscription Boxes That Can Help You Manage Stress

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Subscription boxes are all about convenience—purchases you don’t have to think about, remember to renew or even go farther than your front door to pick up. Silk and Sonder sends wellness planners and journaling exercises with guided audio reflections, plus access to a community app and virtual workshops and classes.

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A Single Mother Struggling to Budget Weighs the Balance Between Just Surviving and Really Living

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Another example: A few years ago, I signed up for a meditation workshop. Right after the workshop, I purchased Egyptian cotton sheets and a duvet cover. This article originally appeared in the November/December 2022 issue of SUCCESS magazine. Photos by Boyloso/Shutterstock.

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16 planet-friendly gift ideas, recommended by TED speakers

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3) An annual subscription to a magazine that will introduce you to great writing and emerging voices. Sustainable alternatives to frequently purchased products. Personally, I try to move away from purchased items for my giftees, as consumerism results in significant carbon emissions and awe-worthy amounts of waste.

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The 2021 Productivityist Holiday Gift Guide

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I had a chance to test drive the original Freewrite and decided to purchase the Freewrite Traveler because of its small footprint, portability, and e-ink display so that I can write without eye strain on my back deck. With Scribd, you can read all the books, audiobooks, and magazines you want! Freewrite. But I love Scribd.

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The Good, Better, Best of Professional Development for Admins

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Check out this list hosted by Executive Secretary Magazine. Webinars, books, magazines, courses. Executive Secretary Magazine. Be the Ultimate Assistant 2-Day Workshop. Meaning, if you click a link and make a purchase, at no additional cost to you, I earn a commission. . The opportunities are endless. IAAP Summit.