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How to Create a Budget: 6 Steps to Get You on the Path to Financial Security

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We all know expenses exist, but the numbers keep adding up—rent, water, trash, electricity, cable, Internet, car insurance, renter’s insurance, gas, cell phone. Be realistic when you’re setting budgets for each category—you need to eat (groceries), but you probably don’t need that chevron maxi skirt (shopping/clothing).

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Katie Blomquist’s Nonprofit, Going Places, Ensures Kids Living Below the Poverty Line Can Go the Distance

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We tallied up the nominations and are pleased to highlight the hard work these organizations are doing behind the scenes to better the lives of others. We tend to think about our other basic needs such as food, clothing, water, shelter and medical support. Typically, a parent, neighbor, older sibling or cousin steps up.

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Gen Z’s Delulu Trend Suggests that the “Fake It Till You Make It” Approach Might Actually Pay Off

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Gen Z isn’t afraid to make up words and terms that turn right into trends—usually via TikTok. In her case, she explains that coming from a medical background, there were absolutely parts of the TV and media landscape she didn’t get. Lately, posts have been going viral as Gen Zers promote being “delulu.” What does delulu mean?

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How You Can Promote Social Responsibility in the Workplace

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And, of course, ensure that HR remains involved in assisting employees and keeping up-to-date in inclusion initiatives. For instance, create a voluntary contribution fund to help fellow employees and their families with unexpected medical costs. Involve them in charitable causes such as food and clothing drives.

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The New Secrets of Perfect Sleep

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medical director of the Sleep Disorders Center of Prescott Valley, Arizona, and author of Sleep Soundly Every Night, Feel Fantastic Every Day. It may be difficult to give up sleeping in on weekends, but inconsistent sleep patterns can make it harder to reach deep slumber. Catch rays early. Rosenberg, D.O., Keep the same schedule.

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

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Anytime I thought about the trip or the project came up as a topic of conversation in meetings, I found myself spiraling down a path of worst-case scenarios: What if the server had put something in my food? After visiting a specialist, taking medication and undergoing hours of electrostimulation, I learned it was all stress-related.

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Who’s Stuck With The Bill?

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It may be up to the employer to decide on what benefits they offer (subject to local rules and laws). That involves monthly fees, which can also mount up. . You can also save money on clothes if you don’t need to have such a large corporate wardrobe for your daily office appearances.

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