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Travel Blogger Karen Akpan Shares How She Journeyed From Debt to Economic Freedom

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Karen Akpan, known as @themomtrotter across social media, started her blog in 2017 to document and share budget travel hacks for people. It’s called ‘lifestyle creep’ when you’re done with school so you think you have more money and can afford more things,” Akpan says. So, I preach about budgeting all the time.”.

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7 Ways to Save Money by Simplifying Your Life

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Simplify lifestyle practices. Take a moment and look at some of the many ways you can return to lifestyle basics by growing your own food and making your own cleaning products, for example. Relieve your decorating budget, your time and your sanity, without sacrificing style. What services aren’t necessary?

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Travel Blogger Karen Akpan Shares How She Journeyed From Debt to Economic Freedom

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Karen Akpan, known as @themomtrotter across social media, started her blog in 2017 to document and share budget travel hacks for people. It’s called ‘lifestyle creep’ when you’re done with school so you think you have more money and can afford more things,” Akpan says. So, I preach about budgeting all the time.”.

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The Art of Problem-Solving: 4 Creative Strategies to Tackle Your Biggest Obstacles

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You launched this side hustle in 2017 but recently left your salaried job to take this business seriously. . You look at your monthly budget and see that by signing only two new clients per month, you can not only cover your expenses, but also stash some cash. Six Thinking Hats. The problem : Essentially, should I quit my day job?

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41 Ways to Improve Yourself in Just 10 Minutes

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Having a budget is smart, and staying accountable is a necessary aspect of a good financial strategy. Take a break from your budget and splurge on your favorite snack or dessert. This article originally appeared in the June 2017 issue of SUCCESS magazine and has been updated. Improve yourself by indulging a little.

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Introducing the SUCCESS 125

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Suz Amaro is the creator of the Vivesmart, a philosophy and ecosystem that accompanies more than 300 business owners to build a more productive and happy lifestyle. Kane seeks to encourage and empower every woman to establish and maintain a healthy and whole lifestyle. Kim Anthony. Marcia Hunter. Aubrey Marcus.

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