Kristin Wong
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The Problem With ‘Get Out Of Debt Quick’ Stories
You’ve seen them. Those sensational online profiles of people who accomplished massive goals that most of us can only dream of in a ridiculous amount of time. How This 30-Year Old Quit His Job and Became a Millionaire or How This Millennial Bought a Mansion on a $30k salary or How This Couple Paid off…
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How To Deal With Resentment When Your Friends Make More Money Than You
You might remember that Friends episode in which the broke friends — Rachel, Joey and Phoebe — get annoyed at their wealthier counterparts for always suggesting expensive outings. “Like we can afford to go here and there,” Joey complains. Life doesn’t work out as neatly as sitcoms, of course, so financial resentment can actually be…
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5 Creative Ways To Save Cash For This Month’s Challenge
Readers, this month we’ve challenged you to save your spare change, and believe it or not, we’re almost halfway through July. We’ve rounded up some creative ideas to help you stay motivated during the second half.
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Make a Good First Impression By Assuming Someone Already Likes You
First impressions can be a lot of pressure. The goal is usually to get the other person to like you, and being nervous can have the opposite effect. For a calm, warmer first impression, assume the person already likes you.