I recently heard Oprah Winfrey discussing the early stages of her career on a YouTube video. She explained her career path and how when she was a reporter; she thought it was easier to report what happened by talking about it versus writing about it. Though we can’t necessarily replicate the success of someone like
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The holiday season is one of the best times of year to slow down and enjoy quality time with friends and family. When the whole family gets together, there’s bound to be a few hot topic discussions as you all catch-up. One of the most commonly avoided topics is money, unfortunately. Talking about money can
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Food costs can make up a significant amount of your monthly budget. It’s not uncommon to hear a family say they spend $500 – $1,000 a month at the grocery store. While that sounds like a huge chunk of money, we all need to spend time grocery shopping so we can eat. Choosing healthy choices
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If you tend to get excited over deals and discounts, you’re certainly not the only one. For me, nothing beats the idea of going grocery shopping and taking advantage of the best sales so my final bill ends up being under budget. Major brands and even small retailers have been using deals, offers, and coupons
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Maybe you already have a decent social media following, but you are not getting as much exposure as you’d like. Perhaps you don’t have enough time to respond to a HARO query or reach out to writers to get media coverage, but don’t get down in the dumps . . . Trying too hard could
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If you pitched a podcast and the host agrees to have you on as a guest or you met a podcaster in person that would like to interview you, here are some tips to prepare for an episode. 1. Prepare what to say If the show episodes are based on topics, be sure to find
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Need more ways to save? Each day, there are so many opportunities to spend money mindlessly and waste time doing tedious and mundane tasks. What if you could save money on necessary everyday expenses and gain back some time while you’re at it? These 4 tips will help you smooth out and streamline your weekly
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Just say it. You’re secretly hoping I tell you the best money tip to show you the real way to take care of your bills. Though it may seem like a straightforward process, for whatever reason maybe you still can’t get a handle on it. I understand because many of my readers email me about this. I
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I’ll admit: I don’t take many selfies. That could be a good thing since I don’t like how they come out. Luckily, whenever I’ve needed a photo of myself for whatever reason, I’ve been able to come up with a decent one in a pinch. I don’t recommend doing it this way. I’ve been fortunate
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Everyone has different reasons for using discounted gift cards. Whether you are you trying to get more for your money, spend less in general or free up room in your budget, you can use gift cards properly to give yourself a financial boost.
