Author: Paula
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Rental Car Tips
I just came across a little article on CNN on Car Rental Tips which makes a super point which could save you major money. The moral: If you’re searching for the best deal, no matter which car rental agency you’re looking at, your job isn’t done simply because you’ve made a reservation. Most of the…
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Tips for a Savvy Thanksgiving
Before you know it Thanksgiving will be upon us. In just over a week we will sit down once again with our families (biological and/or chosen) and gorge upon a feast until we need to unbutton our jeans and snooze on the couch. Whether you are vegetarian or go the traditional turkey route, the holiday…
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New York City on a Budget
Without a doubt, New York City is one of the most expensive cities on the planet. It is also one of the most unique cities to visit which is why it is worth taking the time to investigate ways to take some of the cost out of a visit without sacrificing an ounce of enjoyment.…
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Nationwide Offers RetirAbility CheckSM
Nationwide recently launched its new tool to help consumers prepare for retirement. The National Retirement Risk Index (NRRI) recently revealed that over 40 percent of Americans are at risk of being financially unprepared for retirement. This is a pretty scary statistic if you consider the state of Social Security and the lack of defined benefit…
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Do it Yourself — a Bargain or a Headache?
Those famous last words… “some assembly required.” Any parent who has ever lived through a holiday season with a child knows the pain of those words (that and “batteries not included”). And, if you need a new piece of furniture on a tight budget, you too can know the pain and suffering of assembly! Back…
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How to Ask for More Money
Are you paid what you’re worth? Do you believe you deserve more money for the job you do? Are you making a job change and want the money to be as lucrative as possible in your new position? If so, you need to ask for the money! I don’t know about you but negotiating salary…
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Don’t Forget the Small Stuff – Business Expenses Add Up
While I don’t travel for business very often (thankfully), I did have the pleasure of traveling to Chicago last weekend for a conference and reunion of the International Association of Integrative Coaches. It was a fine time to re-connect with other coaches like myself who have been trained by bestselling author Debbie Ford to deliver…
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Splurge or Self-Sabotage?
Last weekend while I was taking a short vacation in Rehoboth Beach to enjoy the jazz festival, I started pondering a common spending conundrum. When we spend money on things we enjoy, particularly if they are expensive things (relative to our financial picture) — when it is splurging and when does it cross the line…
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Money Makes the World Go ‘Round
I got to thinking about money after a meeting the other day. It is probably the #1 worry people have. I would say health comes first, but it only seems to outrank money if something is wrong, rarely does it come first from a position of a holistic or preventative mindset. Money has also been…
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Where Do You Fall in the Cash Flow Quadrant?
I recently read the book Cash Flow Quadrant by Robert T. Kiyosaki (of the Rich Dad series) at the recommendation of my mentor coach. It was a very interesting read and one that is crucial if you are to understand your own financial mindset and how that influences your ability to accumulate wealth. In the…
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