By: Kara Stevens
Hey Frugalistas, My shimmery credentials in Third World Political Economies and street cred as a Fulbright Semi-finalist on the impact of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Structural Adjustment Programs (SAPs) on market women in Trinidad and Ghana have shaped my money philosophy. My research and travel have guided me to build my life around the tenets
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By: Kara Stevens
State of Young Black New York (SOYBNY), an event sponsored by the New York Urban League Young Professionals (NYULP) was earlier this month, yet I am still reeling from the wealth of wisdom and positivity that keynote speaker Mrs. Michelle Gadsden-Williams, Managing Director & Global Head of Diversity & Inclusion at Credit Suisse AG, shared
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By: Kara Stevens
On one of the many days that I needed inspiration, I found the following quote from Harriet Tubman, “Every great dream begins with a dreamer. Always remember, you have within you the strength, the patience, and the passion to reach for the stars to change the world.” This quote gave me just what I needed
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By: Kara Stevens
Sometimes I feel so lucky! I meet some of the most dynamic women with some of the most powerful, touching, and moving stories. Nancy Bakinde, playwright and blogger, and I met at a Gotham Writing class a couple of years ago. In this post, Nancy shares her personal journey of self-discovery and financial self-care after
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By: Kara Stevens
Leslye and I met close to three years ago at a Hurston/Wright Writers Retreat at Howard University. I was struck by her quiet confidence and ability to pursue her interests with success and commitment. And I wanted to know more so I could learn from her. Here is the world according to Leslye… You are
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By: Kara Stevens
Hey Frugalistas! The H&M deal is legit! I went this weekend and today and got my vouchers—three to be exact. The Details: H&M is offeri ng a voucher where you will “receive 15% off a single item of your choice for each bag of clothing you contribute.” There is a limit of two For any condition of
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By: Kara Stevens
Theory Shameory: Bridging the Disconnect between Money Thoughts and Money Practice I have to admit that I am a self-help buff. I love the idea of looking within with the goal of leaving better than when I chartered out…moving some stuff in, throwing some stuff out, collapsing this, expanding that… you get the hint. But, here is
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By: Kara Stevens
I came across the opportunity to participate in Black Bloggers Connect Black History Month Challenge. I love history, love sharing information, and love money! Here I am paying tribute to Carter G. Woodson, the father of Black History Month, who to me, possessed some of the most revolutionary thinking when it came to black folk
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By: Kara Stevens
My husband and I took a weekend jaunt to DC this Presidents’ weekend to get away and to connect with some friends. We pulled into a rest stop and he asked for my credit card to fill the tank. “How much would that cost?” I asked. He said, “around $65.00 or $70.00.” He noticed my
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By: Kara Stevens
With Valentine’s Day just a day old, it is fitting that our DreamGirl, Lenée Voss, is a fierce advocate of love, self-love, and intimacy. Unlike Valentine’s Day and its push for cheesy, cliche, and commercialized gestures of love, Lenée asks us to put on our big girl panties and big girl “thinking caps” to challenge and expand
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