While in Charlotte at FinCon 2015 (basically a conference for financial blogger and finance geeks, which I am one of). I was interviewed by Experian! In this interview I chat about how my "dream job" turned out to be a major disappointment and how I used this to...
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A Guide To Understanding Your 1st Paycheck (for the recent and seasoned grad)
Getting your first paycheck can be a really exciting time! It can also be a really confusing time. If you received a paper check for your first pay day, you may be thrown off by all the abbreviations and deductions. If you received your pay via direct deposit, you’re...
The In’s & Out’s of Your First Benefits Package
You made it through four years (or four and a victory lap for some of us) for this very moment. You received your first paycheck from that grown up job you've dreamed of! But before that first check ever touched your hands, you should have taken care of a few things...
5 Ways to Avoid Blowing Your Tax Refund
Tax time to some, can mean a large bill from the IRS, for others it can be the boost in cash that will jumpstart your finances for the year. The tax refund is also often said to be a gift from the government, however you are actually receiving back excess money that...
Ahhhhh! I’m 30!
It's my 30th Birthday! I am still in awe! The past 30 years have been no Crystal Stair but I've enjoyed every minute of it! I've accomplished so much, failed so much and learned so much! I spent some time reflecting one 20's and could not believe all that God has...
Your Money Situation Does NOT Define YOU!
“I’m broke, I’m worthless…..”. Have you ever heard anyone say these words? Have you ever said these words? I think we have all been there before. Bank accounts looking kind of low and it automatically makes us feel like crap and less of a person. I personally have...
Mid-Year Financial Check-Up!
Mid-Year Financial Check-Up! It's Halftime!! This is the time of year when we re-evaluate all of the goals and resolutions that we set in the beginning of the year. Here are some tips and areas that should be reviewed to determine your progress in meeting your...
Don’t Let Chaos Contaminate Your Finances
Clutter. We've all experienced it. For the most part you don’t even realize it as it's happening. When you least expect it, those tidbits of junk and papers you set down as you enter your home begin to accumulate in subtle yet noticeable clusters on the coffee table,...
How to Nip that Shopping Addiction in the Bud!
How to Nip that Shopping Addiction in the Bud! Who doesn't love hitting up a good sale at your favorite shop? To me, there's nothing more thrilling than snagging your must haves at a steal! But, if your pocketbook is trying to catch its breath from this week's...
Keep Calm and Spring Clean Your Finances
Keep Calm and Spring Clean Your Finances As the flowers begin to bloom and Spring time finally returns, there are many things that we do to prepare for this new season. Many people clean out their closets to make way for lighter clothing while others,...
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