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Save Money By Renting Out A Room In Your Home

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My fiancé and I turn 27 and 30 in the next two months. Sometimes I ask myself, "Are we too old for roommates?" Then I remember the check that comes in each month and I move on with my day. Thinking back on my twenties, I've always had roommates. I lived with friends in college. I lived with my parents when I first graduated college. I lived with friends after moving to a new state. I lived with my … [Read more...] about Save Money By Renting Out A Room In Your Home

The Importance of Your Network in Achieving Goals

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Who Are The 5 People Closest to You? Inspirational speaker Jim Rohn said, “You are the average of the five people you are closest to.” So, ask yourself. Who are your top 5 people? Do they share your same drive and optimism about life? And what if they don't? Many of us in the personal development world may have wonderful friends and family but they aren't always as passionate as we are about our … [Read more...] about The Importance of Your Network in Achieving Goals

Hacking My Engagement Ring with Moissanite

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“There is something different about your engagement ring,” says my best friend as she stares intensely at my hand. “It just looks a bit off.” Panic floods my brain. She knows! She knows! “That can’t be a diamond, right?” she asks. My face turns beat red. “You’re right. It’s not a diamond.” I confess. Gasp! A look of shock and horror crosses her face as judgment fills her mind. Cue the … [Read more...] about Hacking My Engagement Ring with Moissanite

Review of Chautauqua 2015 in Ecuador

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This article is a review of Chautauqua 2015, a gathering of personal finance/early retirement enthusiasts that occurred in Ecuador this past October. On the plane from Miami to Ecuador, it hit me. I was heading to South America to meet strangers that I had only read about online. Crazy thoughts started spinning in my brain. “What if we can’t find the group when we arrive?” “Even worse, what if this is a … [Read more...] about Review of Chautauqua 2015 in Ecuador

5 Steps To Improving My Life This Year

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I've had two weeks to put pen to paper on my annual goals and I've finally finished. I'm now ready and more determined than ever to achieve these goals!! This year is going to be a big year! Do you read about things but never actually do them? I find myself spending hours reading about the things I want to do but then at the end of the day, I DON'T DO THEM! For example, I've been reading the blog … [Read more...] about 5 Steps To Improving My Life This Year

Save Money With Cheap Alternatives to Cable (Sling TV, Antennas, Roku)

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I signed up for DIRECTV last year. HUGE MISTAKE! The promotional price ended after one year, I barely used the 700+ channels, and the free NFL Sunday Ticket turned into an $130 cable bill in the second year. Many people I know have also experienced troubles with cable and want to know what alternatives they may have to choose from. This post details how I cancelled my cable contract and replaced it with better … [Read more...] about Save Money With Cheap Alternatives to Cable (Sling TV, Antennas, Roku)