Is Your Money Story Holding You Hostage, Like Mine Did?

I’ve always been a mama’s girl.  I always felt I had to protect her, even though I was the little one and she was the big one. Her hurt was my hurt. Her pain was my pain. So when my father up and abandoned his wife and 2.3 kids, I knew the only way to

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Birthday Money: 5 Tips To Keep In Mind When Planning For a Night to Remember

t’s your birthday! Yay! You want to do something special; you want your partners-in-crime to share it with you! You want to make it a night to remember!

To keep it a night-to-remember and not a nightmare for you and your friends, think smart about how money factors into the planning of your celebration.

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6 Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances

It’s official, spring is here!!! Despite this damn snow, I am going to will the spring into existence! 🙂 I love what the spring represents. It represents growth, lightness, and newness. That’s why I understand the concept of “spring cleaning.” out with the old and in the new.  For the last couple of weeks, I

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4 Ways the Strong Black Woman Syndrome Keeps Us Broke and Broken

Strong Black Woman Syndrome (SBWS) calls on Black women to be the problem-solvers, chief caretakers and “end all, be all” for everyone in their lives sans support and respite. Essentially, the Strong Black Women Syndrome demands that Black women never buckle, never feel vulnerable, and most importantly, never, ever put their own needs above anyone

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Besides Racism, Here Is Another Reason Why Black Folk Can’t Close the Wealth Gap

The State of the African-American Consumer Report, black folk’s buying power in America is expected to reach $1.1 trillion this year. $1.1 trillion. If Black America were its own nation, it would be the 16th largest economy worldwide. Despite our current and projected economic prowess and potential, we still continue to lag far behind our

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How You Feel About Paying Your Bills Can Reveal a Surprising Truth About Your Relationship with Money

Over the last month, I had a number of bills to pay, some were related to my personal life and others were related to The Frugal Feminista . I realized that despite having the money to pay the bills, I felt a sense of tension in my belly when they came. I felt a sense

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7 Ways to Resist The Urge To Shop When You Have a Closet Full of Clothes But Nothing to Wear

So last week, I went into Dresses for Less.  I had absolutely no business going there, but there I was nonetheless. Outside of thrift stores, that is my spot for finding cute, new dresses at next to nothing. Well, within a few minutes I had about 8 dresses in my hand and justified the purchases by

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4 Times That You Should Think With Your Head Instead Of Your Heart

If money actually grew on trees and humans were 100% logical, there would be no need to be particular with how and with whom we spend our money  . But since neither of these is true, we have to start thinking with our heads instead of our hearts if we ever want a chance to live

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Achieve Financial Freedom: Investment Tips for Empowered Women

When it comes to money in the household, women are said to have more power in managing and budgeting than men. They were found to be more in control of the household financials especially when they are the breadwinner. Thus, it shouldn’t be particularly challenging for women to begin investing their money to attain financial

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Your Why Is More Important Than Money

Imagine you’ve been working very hard on a project or business in order to make a difference and earn more money (professionals stick with me, the lesson is for you too). You’ve put in years of work, blood, sweat, and tears. You just made a move that has made you millions and will continue to

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