Recovery and Rebuilding After a Shopping Addiction

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Shopping addiction, also called—oniomania—affects 5% of the world population. Some people may experience it at one point in their lives or may struggle with it for decades. Constant exposure to social media, 24/7 accessibility to online shopping, and short-term financing options available at checkout (Afterpay, Affirm, etc.) make it increasingly more enticing and easy for […]

5 Reward Credit Cards for the Responsible

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While many of us might see credit cards as a necessary evil, they can actually be an incredible way to not only build (and maintain) your credit but reap financial rewards as well if you’re responsible. On top of that, if you have what’s considered an ‘excellent’ credit score (800-850), a whole new world of […]

What Does Frugal Living Mean in 2022?

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What do you think of when you hear the term “frugal living”? Do you conjure up images of families struggling to make ends meet or think back to historical events like The Great Recession? For most of us, that term automatically brings up a negative connotation, but I’m going to tell you today why it […]