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I Don’t Cry Anymore on My Birthday: How Not Getting What I Want Has Shaped My Life for the Better

Today is my birthday! I am 36 years young and loving it. I can happily say that I have achieved a lot of the accomplishments I wanted to achieve by this age. There are a couple of areas where I have missed the mark,  but there is still time for me to set course in

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Be An Ant, Not a Grasshopper. Three Easy Steps To Calculate How Much You Need To Retire

I have a friend that lives for relaxation and vacation. Every time I hear about her, it never seems to include employment. Seriously. She stay be chillin’ on beaches, on somebody’s couch, just living the life… I guess. I say, “I guess,” because if there is no trust fund or Suga Daddy or Momma hanging

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Why Saving Is Not Good For Your Money

I have a favorite uncle. I consider him a mentor and the father that I never had. When I tell him that I love him, the other end of the phone goes quiet. I know he is blushing. That’s just how Caribbean old school men do. I love and I understand it. Well, one day,

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Getting Rid of the Crutches In Your Life!

There was a time when people not only gave you an address to get to their home, but they also gave you directions—landmarks and all.  If you’re over a certain age, you know what I’m talking about! But times have changed and we just pop an address in our GPS and we head on our

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Why I Love the Skin I’m In And How You Can, Too

Since February is Black History Month in the month of Valentine’s Day, the holiday we celebrate love, I thought it would be a fitting time to write about why I love being black. But not just being black, being a black woman in particular. My father is a retired college professor who was born n

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How Long Should I Wait Before Renewing My Vows?

I worked with a woman that told me that she was looking forward to renewing her vows with her husband on their tenth wedding anniversary. They were planning to have a destination wedding in Jamaica. My initial thought was, “How wonderful!” My next thought as a newlywed was, “Wow, that’s a long time from now.” On

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What Does Your Zodiac Sign Say About Your Financial Prowess?

Many of our spending habits are influenced by our upbringing. If you were brought up in a household that counted every penny, you may find yourself monitoring your cash flow and being very cautious with your investments as you get older. If you grew up in a house full of spendthrifts, you may carry on

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“Girl, You Have a Strong Personality” and How to Use It to Make More Money

Thinking back to my years in undergrad in the late nineties, I remember often being told that I had a ‘strong personality’. If I’m being honest, I have to admit it took me several years to actually figure out what that meant. For the people saying it to me, I think it meant a number

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4 Ways To Put Your Financial Needs First

Putting yourself first is probably the best thing that you can do for the longevity of your finances and your peace of mind. All of your dreams, passions, and short-term goals, no matter how big or small have a price tag. But in order to realize any of them, you have to get into the

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Witty Is Sexy: The 7 Part Formula to Being Witty

    “You know what’s really, powerfully sexy? A sense of humor… A taste for adventure… Smart-ass comebacks… A quick wit… Dirty jokes told by an innocent looking lady.”–Courtney E. Martin  Any worthy dating prospect will tell you there’s nothing sexier than a woman who can hold her own in conversation and respond with quick wit

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