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Opting Out of Christmas 2.0 – No Christmas As Usual

Tomorrow is Christmas. But, the joy of the holiday season I once felt isn’t there anymore, for several reasons. So I'm opting out of it, again.

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December 24, 2023

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No Boots, No Bootstraps, No Christmas

People like to say, "Pull yourself up by your bootstraps," but no one has any boots! This year, we can barely afford food, let alone Christmas for the kids.

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December 22, 2023

Hand drawn cat sleeping on Christmas night

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Opting Out Of Christmas

This year I didn't do Christmas. I couldn't afford it and just didn't have the energy to do anything for the holiday. This was my experience.

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December 29, 2021

Articles / Children / Finances / Life / Relationships

Delayed Gratification and Learning to Save

Teaching your kids (and yourself) how to delay gratification can be hard, but it's an important skill in learning how to effectively save!

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April 23, 2020

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Credit Education – A Crash Course

Last month was Credit Education Month, so it inspired this piece on what a credit score is, the different factors that affect it, and how to maintain/build it!

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April 20, 2020

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5 Challenges to Try for Your Wallet and the Environment

If you’re looking for ways to save your money and to save the environment, then check out these challenges you can try to help do both!

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November 16, 2019