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It’s NOT The Thought That Counts

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How many times have you heard or uttered the phrase, “it’s the thought that counts”? Did you say it to your husband when he mentioned he thought about getting you flowers? (but didn’t actually get the flowers) Did you say it to your kids when they told you they thought about cleaning the kitchen for you? (but didn’t actually clean it) These thoughts, brimming with good intentions, are nice. The phrase …

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100+ Financial Resolutions to Make 2018 Your Best Year Ever

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I’m a New Year’s resolution fanatic. I simply love pressing the reset button at the beginning of every year. New Year’s resolutions give me the chance to forgive myself for mistakes made in the past year, and set myself up for my most successful goal-conquering year yet. Each …

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8 Ways to Manage Money as a Couple

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My husband and I are opposites in many ways. He’s tall, I’m perfectly sized. He’s a runner, I’m a sitter. He’s a morning person, I’m a night owl. He likes to shower at night (ugh, why???), I like to shower in the morning. I love that we have different personalities, habits, and quirks. It makes life interesting. However, I knew that we had to be on the same page with how we dealt with our finances. There are …

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Should You Marry Someone With Debt?

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Are you one of the unicorns? One of those people that never had debt…or worked incredibly hard to pay off their debt? If so, that’s awesome! But what do you do if you’re in love with someone in debt? The thought of going into debt for the first time…or for the second time… can be scary, unnerving, or feel downright crazy. I don’t blame you for feeling unsure of marrying someone with debt….

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How to Create a Spending Log in your Bullet Journal

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Many of you know that I have recently dived into the world of bullet journals (I’m late to the game… I know, I know). I’m having a blast creating money related bujo spreads. Last week, I shared with you my money thoughts (mostly related to debt) in my brand spanking new bullet journal. This week, I’m sharing with you my spending log bullet journal spread.

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