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Things I Learned From Going to College with Wealthier Kids

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During my Junior Year of High School, I had narrowed my college search down to two schools and was trying to decide between the two. When my Dad and I toured the college I ultimately chose, which was a prestigious liberal arts college,  I took note that the students there were wearing cable knit sweaters and pearls. My dad made a comment about their fancy dress once we got home. He had noticed it too. At the … [Read more...] about Things I Learned From Going to College with Wealthier Kids

Everything I Bought this Black Friday Cyber Monday Week

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Admittedly I took Black Friday & Cyber Monday a bit more seriously this year than I usually do. Since this is a personal finance blog and I'm open about my debt payoff story, I might as well be open about my purchases too. I spent ALOT of money this week and I'm not ashamed of it. I'm more of an 'earn more' rather than 'save more' type of money blogger anyways so this shouldn't shock you! Here's … [Read more...] about Everything I Bought this Black Friday Cyber Monday Week

9 DIY Money Tree Gift Ideas

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They say money doesn’t grow on trees, but that doesn’t mean you can’t create a tree out of money. Money trees are a unique way to give money as a gift. I remember my aunt giving me a money tree as a gift when I was growing up and I loved it. The best part about receiving a money tree as a gift is that you can tell the person giving it actually put some effort into creating it. Also, since the gift is literally … [Read more...] about 9 DIY Money Tree Gift Ideas

Were My Student Loans Worth It? My Thoughts 7 Years Out

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My husband and I paid off over $65,000 in student loans combined. At first, we tackled my loans, then his loans, and then recently I started helping my parents pay off the Parent Plus loans they took out for my education. $65,000 is ALOT of money. Until we decided to aggressively tackle our loans in 2015, we were paying 6.8% interest to avoid the problem. Two years later we've since paid off all of our … [Read more...] about Were My Student Loans Worth It? My Thoughts 7 Years Out

11 Free Christmas Traditions for Families going into 2023

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Holiday traditions are great, especially when you have young kids. The trouble is holidays can also become pretty expensive. That’s why a cheap or even better, free, holiday tradition offers the best of both worlds. Here are some suggestions for Free Christmas Traditions for Families.   1. Have a Family Slumber Party Mommy on Purpose suggests taking one of those vacation days and camping out in the living … [Read more...] about 11 Free Christmas Traditions for Families going into 2023

13 Cheap Friendsgiving Decor Items that Look Great

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Friendsgiving is a tradition that’s been around for centuries, but it really only received a name in recent years. It’s when good friends get together to celebrate just being together. But during the holidays, Friendsgiving decor can be another expense on top of all the other ones. That’s why I’ve created this list of ways to decorate for Friendsgiving without spending too much. 1. Friendsgiving Snapchat … [Read more...] about 13 Cheap Friendsgiving Decor Items that Look Great