Category Archives: Expenses

A Financial Survival Guide for Incoming College Students

Posted on August 7, 2018 by Toni Marie

College is both an exciting and expensive period in one’s life.  If I had the chance to go back in time, I would gladly take a College Finances 101 if there was one. When I entered college, searching for “how … Continue reading →

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The Best Cash Back Sites & Apps for Your Holiday Shopping

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Toni Marie

Shopping sites like Amazon already kicked off their Pre-Black Friday Deals and that only means one thing – the holiday season or should I say, the spending season is officially upon us. According to a 2017 retail spending survey, the … Continue reading →

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5 Ways to a Debt-Free Christmas

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Toni Marie

Did you know that America spends more on holiday shopping than any other country in the world?  At the same time, Americans are also more likely to go in debt to pay for holiday spending, survey says. According to Magnify … Continue reading →

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6 Ways to Financially Prepare for Christmas

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Toni Marie

According to a survey, about nine in ten Americans say they celebrate Christmas, including non-Christians and people with no religion.  Overall, 51% consider it as a religious holiday while 32% say it’s more of a cultural holiday. With more and … Continue reading →

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10 Everyday Habits that are Making Your Poor

Posted on September 27, 2017 by Toni Marie

Has anyone noticed that time is running so fast these days?  FYI, we’re only a little over three months away from welcoming a brand new year.  But for some of you, time isn’t just the only thing flying so quickly, … Continue reading →

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How to Increase Your Savings this Fall

Posted on September 18, 2017 by Toni Marie

As we welcome the autumn months, we also welcome new set of expenses – back to school, Halloween and pre-holiday shopping to name a few.  But don’t worry because a new season also means new money-making and money-saving opportunities. So … Continue reading →

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5 Simple Tricks to Help You Stick to Your Budget

Posted on September 4, 2017 by Toni Marie

Creating a budget is simple, sticking to it is hard. If you really want to manage your finances successfully, you need to make a conscious decision to commit to it and change your spending habits accordingly. That can be a … Continue reading →

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Helpful Ways to Find Real Deals on Amazon

Posted on August 28, 2017 by Toni Marie

With over 2 million sellers and almost 400 million products listed on Amazon.com, finding the best and real deals can be challenging. You think you’ve found the best bargain, only to find out after placing your order that there are … Continue reading →

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5 Money-Mantras for College Students

Posted on August 16, 2017 by Toni Marie

One of the biggest worries of incoming college students is money management, because for most young people, managing finances on their own is a brand new experience. On top of meeting new people, learning something new, experiencing different kinds of … Continue reading →

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5 Apps to Increase Back-to-School Savings

Posted on August 3, 2017 by Toni Marie

One of the best ways to save on back-to-school shopping is taking advantage of coupons, rewards and all the deals & sales that you can find. No clue where to get these?  Well, there are several mobile apps that can … Continue reading →

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