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Mid-Month Update

By, Nicole Crimaldi It has been 14 days since I have last sinned. And WOW this is more fun than I thought it would be! Mostly because I haven’t had to deal with buyers remorse, guilt or worrying that my checking account is getting too low. It also feels amazing to know that I haven’t [...]

October 14, 2009 2 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

“When I’m not ‘allowed’ to spend money, I’m a lot more creative!”

Submitted by “Don’t Go Over in October” participant Leah P. Here’s something I’ve learned this past week in regards to money: When I’m not allowed to spend it, I’m a lot more creative. For example, a really good friend was broken up with this week. Normally, I would have taken her out for drinks or [...]

October 8, 2009 5 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

How Much House Can You Afford?

By, Nicole Crimaldi Considering buying your first home in the next few years? If so, there are several things to think about well before you begin house hunting with your realtor. The most important question to begin with is, how much house can I afford? Most lenders require that the mortgage applicant does not exceed [...]

September 29, 2009 0 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

It’s Time for Your Mid-Year SELF Review.

Yes, a self review. Not a review from your bosses at work. This is all about you, for you and by you. I’m hoping you took my advice at the end of 2008 and made a 2009 Vision Plan for yourself and set some concrete goals and reviewed them frequently throughout the year. Without writing [...]

June 16, 2009 0 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

The Real Cost of Crappy Clothes

As featured on womenco.com! Girls: Tell me the truth. What do you do Friday after work when you know you have a jam packed weekend ahead? What do you do after a recent breakup or terrible week? I hope you have a better answer than I do, because I go shopping (and occasionally dye my [...]

April 15, 2009 3 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →

Women and Money: Thoughts?

I have read Suze Orman’s popular book Women and Money and thought it had some great points.  Check out this video clip and let me know what you think.  Are women putting their needs last?  Are we putting ourselves “on the sales rack?”  Are we undervaluing what we do, therefore making the world view us [...]

January 19, 2009 0 comments CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL ARTICLE →