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Loud Budgeting – Variation Of An Age-Old Concept
I love how something old suddenly becomes new when given a trendy twist. Budgeting and saving are concepts that have stood the test of...
Life is Literally a Business
Jun 113 min read
To Debit Or To Credit? That Is The Question
This is by far the longest article I’ve posted, but I think it’s well worth reading. Recently, I’ve noticed increased attention to the...
Life is Literally a Business
Oct 9, 20244 min read
When Is It Time To Stop Saving?
By Brenda W Hargroves While facilitating a financial literacy class, a student once asked if I was a millionaire. His question threw me...
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Mar 8, 20233 min read
Managing Your Personal Finances Is All About Prioritizing Your Goals
By Brenda Weathers Hargroves A recent social media dIcussion focused on Millennials’ spending habits. Earlier this month, Kieran Gair’s...
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Jun 29, 20223 min read
A Savings Plan That’s Stood The Test Of Time
By Brenda Weathers Hargroves It’s easy to say what you are going to do. But don’t fall into that trap when it comes to saving. There’s no...
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Mar 2, 20223 min read
The Millionaire Mindset
By Brenda W Hargroves In my post, Vision Board - Valuable Tool For Personal Growth, I mention what James Clear calls “identity-based...
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Feb 2, 20223 min read
Teach Your Children How To Manage Money
By Brenda W Hargroves OK, so maybe no one ever taught you how to manage your money. That’s no excuse not to learn and begin practicing...
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Oct 13, 20213 min read
Want To Achieve Financial Wealth? Here’s How.
By Brenda W Hargroves When I taught a financial literacy class, I often included Michelle Singletary’s videos or quotes. Ms. Singletary...
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Sep 15, 20214 min read
Money Is A Tool, Not A Goal
How many of you dream of becoming wealthy? Your goal is to have a lot of money. Well, guess what. Money is not a goal. What is it, then?...
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Sep 1, 20213 min read
You Need a Budget. Period.
FACT: The sooner you learn how to effectively budget your money, the better your chances will be to live your best life. Following a...
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Aug 4, 20213 min read
The Road To Retirement Part III – Live A Rich Retirement Life
By Brenda W Hargroves OK, I admit it – I’m retired. So, this article does not focus on saving for retirement tips (see my previous...
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May 26, 20213 min read
The Road To Retirement Part II – Retirement Tools and Tips
By Brenda W Hargroves Let me start off with a confession – I am not a professional financial advisor. What you are about to read is...
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May 12, 20213 min read
The Road To Retirement Part I – Savvy Financial Planning
By Brenda W Hargroves The Road to Retirement three-part series discusses developing a financial plan that allows you to enjoy your life...
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Apr 28, 20213 min read
What Type Of Budget Works Best For You?
By Brenda W Hargroves The first lesson we are taught when learning how to manage our finances is to create a budget. This important step...
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Feb 17, 20214 min read
What Is ‘The Right Life’ For You? Part I - Savvy Financial Planning
By Brenda W Hargroves Joe Hodowanes, Tampa-based career strategy adviser, defines ‘ the right life’ as “a life where you feel more like...
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Dec 16, 20203 min read
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