Staying out of debt (and then getting out of debt) can be hard. There is always something tempting us to spend our money… even when we don’t have money to spend. We need to remind ourselves that it is ok to NOT buy every new thing that is advertised. We can live with less and still […]
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12 Things You Can Learn That Will Make You Better at the Game of Life
We go to school to learn hands-on skills that will enable us to be better at earning a living. But many of the skills that will make you a success in life have little or nothing to do with earning a living. They’re mostly about living your life, interacting with other people, and improving yourself. And sometimes they even help you earn a living. Here are several things you can learn how to do today that will make you better at the game of life.
How to get textbooks for free
This was a trick I discovered late in college, that I wish I would have known about earlier, it could have saved me thousands over my college years. It shouldn’t take more than a hour and could save you hundreds each semester.
Helping Vs Enabling: How To Know Which Is Which
Christians have a dilemma. We are told to help the needy and we are also told to be wise. The challenge is to do both simultaneously. Is it possible that our “help” isn’t actually helping? Could we be enabling instead? How do we know the difference? What are some guidelines? First, some definitions: Helping is doing something…
6 Things You Can Buy That Will Pay for Themselves in a Year
I must say that I really get a kick out of doing little things that will pay big dividends. So each of these 6 items offer a little bit of that promise. Put a few bucks in now and save more! What I love about it is that, you can run out and buy everything mentioned here and actually be richer in a year! Yes you are welcome!
10 Easy Ways to Save Money at the Vet
You feel the familiar ache of worry in the pit of your stomach. Something isn’t right with Fido. He’s lethargic and not acting like himself. Is it something major? Fido is a part of the family. You can’t bear to see him hurting. In your heart of hearts you know it’s time to take him […]
20 Amazing Hacks that will make Your Life Easier and Save You Money
Life is so stressful and I’m always looking for ways to minimize the stress in my life. One of the ways stress can be reduced is to simply make life easier. But, how? We would all love to find ways to make our life easier, right? What if I said that there are some AMAZING “life […]
6 Legal Ways to Get Help Paying Student Loans
College is expensive. There’s no denying it. According to The Institute for College Access & Success, 69% of students graduating from public and non-profit colleges in 2014 had some form of student loan debt. The average amount? $28,950. That’s a sobering thought. Paying off that kind of debt isn’t easy, but it is possible. And what […]