Happy National Financial Literacy Month from the CEO

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It's my favorite time of the year, National Financial Literacy Month! (Also the NCAA Tournament, but that's a post for another day. lol) It’s a chance for us to recognize the importance of financial education and spread this knowledge within communities from coast to coast...
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Shopping Sites Every Budgetista Should Know

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When it comes to shopping for clothes, shoes, accessories, and even makeup, I’ve learned that an online presence is the only REAL way to save $$. So whenever you go shopping, picture me as your naggy auntie Lisa reminding you to make use of the following online resources before pulling out your wallet...
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Are You Living Within Your Means?

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“I can’t afford this but I really want it!” How many of us have this conversation with ourselves far too often? We live in a culture of hyper-spending and minimal saving. (And don’t forget about the Jones’ we try to keep up with) America has a negative savings rate, meaning we spend more money than we earn and use debt to fund our lifestyles. In essence, we live at the mercy of our credit cards...
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Education: A Financial Curse?

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My business partner and I are often baffled by the responses we receive when we ask parents of college bound teenagers or young adults eyeing graduate degrees, ‘how are you saving for your future educational expenses’? The answers generally sound like the chorus of “Living on a Prayer” by Bon Jovi, coincidentally an American college-party classic...
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The 10 Commandments of Financial Empowerment

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If you are like most people, you have already comprised your resolutions (read:that list of things you say-you’re-going-to-do-but-never-actually-get-around-to) for the new year. My guess is getting your finances in order was on your list last year, and somehow it has found its way on this year’s list. Well not to worry, I’m here to help. This post is designed to help you get on track and stay on track with your financial resolutions and get your finances in order once and for all...
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