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5 Easy Ways for Working Moms to Destress on a Budget

by Shani St. Vil As a Mompreneur, it is really important for me to get some R&R. I home school my two tots during the day and in the evenings I write, speak, and blog about personal finance at Purse Empowerment. So not only is it important for me to breathe, I must breathe in

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Do You Suffer From A Case of FOMO?

I think I have had a Fear Of Missing Out for about as long as I can remember, starting from when I was a little girl following my older sister and her friends around. They used to try to get away from me but I was so concerned about missing out on something big that I

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9 Tips to Get the Most Out Your Next Thrift Shopping Experience

 In addition to being a frugal feminista, I am a thriftista. Actually, I was introduced to thrifting on an episode of Ricki Lake back in the day. Some of my favorite finds have been my $7 Morgan Oakley bag and my silky, sexy  Diane Von Furstenberg summer dress that I snagged for $0.10. Yes, that is not

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How to Get Clear About Your Definition of Success in Your 20s and 30s

I have been to many a women’s conference where a central hot topic has been charging attendees with the task of defining success on their own terms. The logic goes as follows: once a woman identifies her own measures of success, she will live in accordance with them, and essentially have a happier, more fulfilled

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NYC Join The Frugal Feminista & Empowered Life for the Soft Launch of Empowered Life Events Sat. 3/29/14

You know her as, “The Frugal Feminista”. In her own words, she “founded this bomb personal finance and lifestyle online community for us to cop a squat and share our dreams, fears, and how we will use our money to make the most of our time on this planet.”  If you’re like me, you appreciate

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Know When to Hold’em, Know When to Fold ’em

A friend of mine was recently lamenting to me about their relationship. They were talking about how they’re feeling disconnected from their partner. To protect the innocent, this person shall remain nameless; as a matter of fact let’s call her “Nameless”. Nameless is a serious relationship-type of person. But often, quickly finds herself bored with

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Meet DreamGirl Christine St. Vil, CEO of Moms N’ Charge

Dear Frugal Feministas, Yay!!! Based on your feedback and email, The Frugal Feminista DreamGirl series is back. (Those new to the Frugal Feminista community, a DreamGirl is a badass woman that lives out her dreams and lives to tell the tale.) I have the pleasure of introducing you to Christine St. Vil, one of my

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6 Questions To Ask So You Can Invest Your Money Wisely

Hey ladies, I had the opportunity to interview my financial advisor about investing basics. In this interview James Mantione provides the Frugal Feminista community with some straightforward advice on money, the role of a financial advisor, establishing priorities, and what it takes to invest. 1.  Do I have to make a lot of money to

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Let’s Join Pharell’s “Happy” Movement! Could Laughing Yoga be the Way?

The Happy Song. I’d be hard pressed to find someone who wouldn’t admit that at the very least Pharell’s latest song, though different, is catchy. For the majority of us, when we hear the happy song we want to dip low, double clap or snap our fingers, grab a best friend or two and get

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Create the Life that You Want by Investing In Yourself- #GetRadical

I am really looking forward to the day that this snow packs up and gets up out of town. I am so over the winter. I am looking forward to the spring. The spring always makes me think about fresh starts, reaping what you sow, and the opportunity to get more playful and connected. It is

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