By: Kara Stevens
Now that we’re days into the New Year, those who set New Year’s Resolutions are in the thick of making their change. But before fully moving into the New Year, reviewing the past year – the good, bad, and ugly is necessary. Regardless of the ups and downs of 2015, how you understand them will directly
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By: Kara Stevens
I work with a lot of women that control the purse strings in the home but find themselves struggling to meet their families’ savings goals. When we sit down and do a deep dive and analysis of their budget, one of the biggest money wasters is food— whether it is overspending on groceries, letting food
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By: Kara Stevens
For many women asking for help is foreign to them. They are so busy helping others that they don’t think to or even know how to ask for help themselves. Deborah Cohan (see video) gives us a wonderful example of asking for what we need. Moments before she goes into surgery for a double mastectomy
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By: Kara Stevens
One of the two things that I really believe is: (1) “To whom much is given much is expected.” (2) If you are successful, then you must give back. One of the things that I’ve heard people ask is, “If I’m not where I want to be, then how can I give back?” I think
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By: Kara Stevens
I am a Black, I am a woman, and I am mentally exhausted. Black lives matter-SUPPORT! Police are killing Black men and boys-PROTEST! Black women are the lowest paid of all groups-NEGOTIATE! Black women are the least married group-DATE! Black people need to support the community-VOLUNTEER! Black women are graduating
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By: Kara Stevens
How many times a day do you call yourself “lazy” or “stupid”? The words come into our minds without us even realizing it. Special K has a great commercial that shows how hurtful and damaging we can be to ourselves (see video). It shows women in a clothing store reading labels that say “Feeling disgusting”,
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By: Kara Stevens
Wedding season is in full force, and if you are trying to be frugal because you don’t have the extra money to spend or you are trying to pay off debt, then this can be a scary time. Please note, if you are a bridesmaid, then you definitely should read this article about cost saving
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By: Kara Stevens
The countdown is ON, 2016 is literally days away! Even though there isn’t much talk of resolutions these days, there is always talk of change and improvement. In the midst of changing and improving, you will hit road blocks and question your decisions. You will have highs one day, and lows the next day, but
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By: Kara Stevens
According to a 2011 Mint.com study, the average total cost of being a bridesmaid was $1,695. This is a lot of money. Elite Daily breaks the costs down into the following categories: – $150 – $400 for the dress; – $50 for alterations – $200 for engagement, bridal shower, and wedding gifts – $1,000 for
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By: Kara Stevens
The holiday season is not only a time for giving; it’s also a time for taking. Yes, it’s sad but true. While you may be thinking of ways to spread holiday cheer, there are those among us plotting and scheming of ways to separate you from your money and all of your holiday purchases. But
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