Archive for the ‘Finances’ Category

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So usually I close out the month with a poem. Well this month I’ve switched it up a bit in an effort to collaborate more with my fellow bloggers. Below is a great treat for all you college graduates in regards to finance and areas of study. This is courtesy of Doogen of Life in [...]

The Benefits of Budgeting

Posted: 20th June 2012 by Just Jewel in Finances
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Budgeting. We all know what it is. We’ve all talked about it, but surprisingly that’s as far as most people go with it. The topic seems to only expose itself when a person finds him or herself overdrawn on their bank account or when they realize they have no spending money left and payday is [...]

5 Ways to Lower Your Amount of Debt

Posted: 14th June 2012 by Just Jewel in Finances
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I think being in debt is something all of us common folk can relate to. I’ve heard so many stories from friends and family who are stuck in debt and feel like they can’t get out. I, myself, am still not 100% debt free but I have managed to get rid of about 85% of [...]

Champagne Taste and Beer Money

Posted: 7th June 2012 by Just Jewel in Finances
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“Champagne taste and beer money” is a phrase I’ve heard my mom use over the years. This describes people who have expensive taste but don’t have the funds to back it up and continue to live as though they do. Once again I’ll say there is nothing wrong with having expensive taste. I have expensive [...]

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I can’t believe June is here already. Time flies when you’re having fun. This month I decided to switch gears a little and discuss finances. This topic may seem a little dull in comparison to some of my previous topics, but I think it’s necessary. I have been living on my own for about eight [...]