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This Week’s Money Move: Make an emergency meals list

  POV: It’s 7 PM. You’re starving.  And whatever motivation you had to cook was gone by 4pm. That $15 burger suddenly seems totally reasonable until fees and tip turn it into a $38 meal. AND those “just this once” takeout orders? They add up fast. Numbers don’t lie and sources report that Americans are…

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What NOT to do to save money

Hello!  Have you ever done something unhinged just to save a little bit of money? There is such a thing as being too frugal, which is why we’re talking about what to stop doing ways to start saving smarter. First off – stop wasting time chasing deals!  We’ve all been there—endless scrolling, sketchy promo codes,…

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Save Money On Organic Groceries

  Think eating organic has to break the bank? We’ve got some simple, smart tips to help you save money and eat clean—no coupon clipping required! Real Quick: If you’ve been loving what we share, subscribing to our YouTube channel is a simple way to support us—and it helps us keep bringing you even more…

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This Week’s Money Move: Do a benefits check up

  What if I told you there’s free money sitting on the table and all you have to do is to click two links? Yes, really. Your company might be handing you all kinds of employee benefits.  Discounts, therapy, gym memberships, commuter benefits, legal services, pet insurance.  Those perks aren’t just nice-to-haves. They’re literally part…

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FLASH SALE: Budget better with our favorite tool

Friend, happy Friday! Ever feel like your money’s moving but you’re not sure where it’s going? You’re paying bills, grabbing groceries, maybe even saving a little—but it still feels… fuzzy. If that’s you, you’re not alone. One of the best ways to cut through that fog is by seeing your full financial picture—clearly and calmly—in…

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Instagram Scams that ALMOST fooled us!

  Hey friend, If you caught last week’s episode, you heard some solid stories about how we’ve all fallen for an internet scam at some point. The internet is wild—and Instagram is especially good at dressing up a scam in a pretty filter. Which is why we want to help protect you from the marketing…

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This Week’s Money Move: Take a debt inventory

  Hey friends, Let’s talk about a sneaky little money habit: pretending our debts don’t exist. Avoiding your debts isn’t a strategy. It’s a hobby. (And a pricey one!). But when you know your numbers, you can make a real plan. Watch us talk through how we tackled our debt on Instagram! Watch the Reel!…

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Why you keep self-sabotaging your budget

Hello 👋 Budget blown (again)? You’re not alone—and no, you’re not bad with money. We’ve all hit that “who cares, I’m ordering takeout” moment. What matters is what you do next. In Tuesday’s episode, Why You Keep Self-Sabotaging Your Budget (& How to Stop!) we break down simple steps to bounce back and move forward—no…

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Spending without shame

  Hey Friend 😊 Summer’s here—and let’s be honest, money isn’t exactly the most exciting thing on our minds. Between beach days, busy schedules, and a dash of financial shame, it’s easy to look away. But avoiding it doesn’t help. Awareness does. In our latest Spending Intervention, we dive into how to face your finances…

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