Energy costs at home can really put a strain on our budgets, especially in the summer. There are some easy ways you could try at home right now to reduce these costs and save money! Below is a list of 5 things you can try in your home RIGHT NOW to reduce your energy bills. …
If you’re anything like me, you have probably laughed at the thought of an emergency savings fund. “Hah!” I would laugh, “I’d LOVE to be so rich I just put money somewhere and never use it.” As if it were a waste of money to prepare for events that might never happen. Until those events …
Deirdre is chatting with Ellen Downes, the founder of Wannabeclothing. She started her clothing brand while in college. Her idea was sparked when she was going to festivals and realized that one-of-a-kind clothing was more than a trend. Her clothing pieces are hand made to reflect her style sense and what is culturally relevant. Ellen …
Deirdre is talking about how to upcycle your clothes today. She has some pretty awesome budgeting hacks and moneymaking tips that will stretch your fashion budget and up your fashion vibe. Not just talking about great fashion ideas, she is throwing out some facts that will make you rethink the impact of clothes manufacturing on …
In part two of the Building Your Wealth series with Darrin and Jayla, Darrin shares how you determine your net worth, why it is important that you know what it is and how to grow it. Darrin’s personal story sheds light on the importance to help family members ( in his case, his mom) protect …
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I recently hit the half-way point of my twenties. Once my Zoom party had ended and the virtual candles were all blown out, it dawned on me that I needed to start seriously saving for my future. For years, my mother has recommended that I start my retirement fund. In my head, I would think, …
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Life is stressful right now. Sometimes the best deterrent to stress is giving to those in need and who could benefit from some help from someone like you. Giving back doesn’t have to be something you do ‘when you have more time’ or ‘have more money.’ It can be a part of your everyday life …
As you probably know, coronavirus (COVID-19) is throwing a wrench in basically everything. Vacations, concerts, hanging out with friends… pretty much everything fun. (Not to mention all the scary parts, too 😐 ) For me, it has also thrown off my budget… like, majorly. Thankfully, my husband and I both still have our jobs. We …
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Alright, we’re doing this! Waking up your credit score from the deep piles of your bills, frozen veggies, forgotten socks could feel cumbersome, but if anything’s going to change in light COVID, why not give your credit score an immune boost? We are living in an unprecedented time. Millions of Americans have been affected …
