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Tips on How to Avoid Scams for Selling your Goods Online
Cleaning out your home and your closet is sometimes one of the best ways to make money. It can be pretty easy to sell online but there are a few things you should keep in mind if you are planning to do so. You should always at least take a picture or post a […]
How to Get (Mostly) Money instead of Gifts when you are Getting Married
Engagement season is upon us! You may even be the one getting married this year, in which case, congratulations! Let’s say you don’t really need anything and would really rather prefer it if someone gave you cash as a gift to use to pay down the wedding or for the honeymoon, but are a bit […]
Ways to Have a Cheap(er) Wedding
Welcome! If you are new here, we have great resources on rocking your career, lots of tips on saving money, and you can head over to our sister site for further thoughts on saving money on wedding related things. Thanks for stopping by! The average cost of a wedding these days is around the $30,000 mark. […]
Healthy Snack Foods for Work
Nuts In moderation, nuts are great for you. There are some that are healthier than others of course, but if you stick to the unsalted, roasted variety, it will be satisfying to eat a small handful each day without being too hard on the arteries. The top ten healthiest nuts to snack on are macadamias, […]
Save Time and Money Packing your own Lunch and Making your own Dinners
It can be really difficult to make food and think about making it when you’re caught up in the daily rush that is your job, but bringing your lunch to work can make a significant impact to your bottom line. Think about it – if you go out to eat, the minimum spend is […]
How to Decide on a College Degree
Making the decision to go to college is not an easy or inexpensive one, and regardless of whether or not it is being paid for with scholarships, hard earned savings from your parents or student loans, choosing the right degree to set you up for success is often something that is overlooked by budding […]
3 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me About Money Before College
There is not a lot that I regret in my life, but not knowing about my money sooner is one of them; had I started at a younger age (perhaps in high school!) I would have definitely been better off and smarter than having to figure it out on my own once I graduated with […]
New Graduate Office Wardrobe Staples (Men)
This week we are looking at new graduate office wardrobe staples for men, last week we covered wardrobe staples for women. Suit Buying a suit for men these days is relatively easy if you follow these rules: Single-button blazer, single-breasted with flat front pants. That’s about it, because if you avoid double-breasted suits and pleated […]
New Graduate Office Wardrobe Staples (Women)
As a new graduate, funds will be limited but you should try your best to buy the best quality you can within your budget so that you won’t waste money and have to re-purchase an entire wardrobe as things wear out. The higher quality you buy and the better you take care of your items, […]