Category: Money Management

Real Talk about The State of Your Finances: What’s in Your Wallet?

Posted on by DeAndreaAshanelle

Have you ever thought about how much money you make literally down to the day. I didn't until now. I am trying to figure out a way to be more conscious about my finances so I thought maybe this would be interesting to look at. Right now, in the words of my mom, I live on a shoe string budget which means I make $0 to none amount of money. For transparency purposes, my expenses (rent, car payment, etc.) outweigh my income which is the ultimate no-no. The only reason I am still surviving is because of the support of my parents and savings.

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How to Find Free Things or Cheap Things in Your City

Posted on by DeAndreaAshanelle

Since moving to Dallas it has been challenge to find low cost or free things to do here. Though it is difficult it is not an impossible feat. Turns out you just have to do a little digging and you will definitely need a calendar because there is that much stuff. Instead of spending so much time in the house my roommate and I took matters into our how own hands.

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Tips to Navigate Buying Christmas Gifts on Black Friday

Posted on by DeAndreaAshanelle

Black Friday is a highly coveted time of year and its coming in FAST (less than three weeks away to be exact).

Black Friday has easily become a part of  Thanksgiving holiday, and at least for my family, a time for bonding. Unfortunately, I won\'t be with my family since I am spending Thanksgiving holiday in Texas, but none the less Black Friday is on my list of things to tackle. Instead of sitting on the sidelines like I normally do, I actually plan to participate in Black Friday with my OWN money. There are so many stores I want to visit (virtually) and some potential Christmas presents I want to buy.

Naturally I am a planner and since I am on a budget, I have started to think about what I want to get during Black Friday and how much I need to save. In this post, we are going to tackle buying Christmas gifts for our loved ones.

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Four Ways to Save Money for the Fashionable Woman

Posted on by DeAndreaAshanelle

Contains affiliate links. This essentially means if you click any links below I could receive compensation for your purchase (pssst…its at no cost to you). 

We all know that shopping is expensive, right? However, I am learning that it does not have to be. With the right resources you can save money (i.e. keep all your money in your bank account). This year I am focusing on improving my wardrobe and exploring new shopping options which you can follow here. It has been difficult because the cost adds up quick. As a college student I can’t afford it.  I mean it’s called a college budget for a reason.

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