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The Struggles of Saving

Earlier this month, I wrote a post on spreading out Christmas shopping expenses by doing it earlier in the year. It appears I may have gotten overzealous. Instead of spending $200 on presents, like I had originally planned, I’ve spent closer to $400. Yikes. On top of all that, I’ve just spent another $900 this week on a new class package …

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Balancing budgeting and hobbies

We save money so that we can spend it on experiences and the things that we love to do. What happens when a hobby interferes with the money that you’re putting away into savings? That’s the conundrum that I’m currently facing as I try to balance my budget and make room for savings goals.

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Why is it so hard to be healthy (I mean skinny)?

Since graduation, each year, I find myself a little unhappier with my body than the year before. This year, I have found better success with trying to control my weight. Each time, though, I seem to eventually fall right back off the proverbial horse. Is the upward climb inevitable?

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An Ode to Money, by Me

At first we started out real cool Taking me places I ain’t never been But now, you’re getting comfortable Ain’t doing those things you did no more You’re slowly making me pay for things Your money should be handling