Success

DECEMBER 6, 2022

For years, I put in for my FSA reimbursement to be paid out in December and used it like a “holiday bonus” to cover my extra expenses. Another hack for all those shindigs you’ll be attending: Buy host gifts like wine or candles in bulk—wine shops and other stores often offer discounts for larger orders. Increase your income.

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Budget Holidays Gifts Credit Card 328

Success

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

With an expensive California mortgage, car payments and student loans, the emergency fund she and her husband, Sylvester, had dutifully built quickly depleted. They made all the improvements for the home, but by the time everything was said and done—between closing costs and renovation payments—they made less than $20,000. “I

Travel 306

Travel Budget Social Media Finance 306

Success

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

With an expensive California mortgage, car payments and student loans, the emergency fund she and her husband, Sylvester, had dutifully built quickly depleted. They made all the improvements for the home, but by the time everything was said and done—between closing costs and renovation payments—they made less than $20,000. “I

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Travel Budget Social Media Finance 246

Men With Pens

APRIL 7, 2011

As much as I love my friends and don’t blame them in any way for requesting discounted (or pro bono) services, I realised my principle to be a “good friend&# led me into making some bad business decisions. If 2 out of those 6 hours are given away, it just cost me 33% of my potential income. Eeek, that’s higher than tax!

Expenses 40

Expenses Confidence Networking Learning 40

Men With Pens

DECEMBER 6, 2009

Time to think about the retirement fund.&# “We get to retire? No one ever told me that…&# We both know there’s no retirement fund in what we do. Businesspeople understand investment, as opposed to cost. Prices always tend towards marginal costs. We’re bloggers. Most bloggers are cheap-asses.

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2009 AT&T Retirement Twitter 40

Service Untitled

JULY 15, 2010

The woman was retired, on a fixed income and now had a new puppy. Less expensive products were offered, but Jane kept coming back to her original choice, and just wanted to think about it. Jane replied by asking me, ‘How much would it cost me?’ Jane’s pet had recently died and the carpeting needed replacement.

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