Archive for November, 2007
You are not on sale!
Workplace November 30th, 2007
This featured post is presented by Mrs. Micah.
A little while back, I wrote about Imposter Syndrome, feeling like you don’t belong, like your work isn’t good enough, like you don’t deserve things, etc. For those of us who do freelance work or who sell crafts and commissions, this can be particularly difficult.
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Raising financially responsible children
Money management November 19th, 2007
You hear it all the time — stories about young adults who went to college, signed up for their first credit card, and were up to their eyeballs in debt before they could say “spring break”. What are some of the steps you believe that we as a society or as parents should take to help raise financially responsible children?
Things I’ve Learned About Money by Not Having a Lot of It
Frugality November 15th, 2007
This featured post is presented by beingfrugal.net
Last week I told you about my biggest financial success: becoming a stay-at-home mom. Today I’d like to expand upon the things I’ve learned along the way.
When I quit my job a month before our first child was born, nearly half our income went away. We were left with $19,000 a year to live on. Yes, $19,000. Right now you might be saying that me quitting my job was possibly the stupidest thing I could possibly have done. But I think it was a smart decision.
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How To Get A Discount Every Time
Shopping November 7th, 2007
This featured post is presented by Wise Bread - Nora Dunn
Discounts. Wouldn’t they be great to get every single time you purchase something? Big or small, from new hats to furniture sets?
But when you’re in that department store, or grocery store, or whatever store, you don’t want to stick your neck out and actually ASK for the discount. Because that would be rude, right?
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