The Great Vacation Swap

Wanna stay in Paris for a month for only $120 or in South Africa for $59.95 or maybe staying in the Berkshires for under $100 is your dream.  Ok, Ok, I know many of you are like, “How is that possible?  It must be a scam with some kind of risk.”  But if your desire…

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Procrastination: A Key to Achievement

  Procrastination is a part of the human experience. We all suffer with it from time to time. Some of us procrastinate due to feelings of insecurity or indecisiveness, but others of us procrastinate because we are truly weighing the pros and cons of a decision. While many view procrastination as a sign of weakness…

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Creating Good Money Habits in 2013

By Lynesha McElveen 2013 is here. The holidays have come and gone and many of us were shopping like there was no tomorrow. As a matter of fact many of us haven’t thought about our spending all year long. Now is a great time to look back at your spending, evaluate your habits, and develop…

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Fitne$$ for Le$$

Fitne$$ for Le$$ By: Lynesha McElveen  Getting in shape is something we should all do.  But in today’s economy, paying high prices for gym memberships, the hottest and latest workout gear, or classes may not be in the budget.  Here are some costs effective ways to stay in shape both physically and financially.  Join a…

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6 Tips to Live on Less

By Lynesha McElveen In today’s economy it is more important than ever to learn how to live on less.  If you are like me, you like to look good, but you don’t want to break the bank to do it.  If this is your goal like it’s mine, then check out these tips on how…

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Di$count Beauty Products

By Karla Bowsher They say pain is beauty – as any woman who’s worn a gorgeous but poorly padded pair of stilettos already knows. But when it comes to cosmetics, “Wasted money is beauty” would be more accurate. We can seldom try on beauty products before buying them. So we waste money on products that…

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How to Save $5000 in 2012

By Lynesha McElveen Saving $5,000 may seem like a tall order. But when you review your finances piece by piece, you may be surprised by how fast things add up. This year, why not make a New Year’s resolution to meet that goal? Where are you now? Before you can begin to save, you need…

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Traditional vs. Non-Traditional Investments

By Lynesha McElveen Traditional/Non-traditional Savings & Investment Strategies: So You Think You’re Savvy? There are all kinds of investments out there on the market.  There are the ones many have heard of like mutual funds, stocks, and Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) or the ones many have not like REIT, Tax Liens, or Quit Claim Deeds. …

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Explore the Di$count Store

By Lynesha McElveen Every self-respecting woman or man who likes to shop, has an item they need, or enjoys nice things should know their way around the Di$count Store.  Di$scount Stores can be a great source of finding everything from clothing, to electronics, to furniture.  If you are really good, you can even find Di$count…

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Live Your Life with Intentionality

By Lynesha McElveen Many times we go through life wishing, hoping, and praying for a door to open.  We may be interested in developing personally, i.e. achieving goals and dreams, buying a home, or becoming more spiritually grounded, as well as professionally, i.e. making a certain salary, growing our business, or learning about a new…

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