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2013: The Year Of Abundance

Each year, I pick a word that will drive me for the next 364 days. In 2011, my word was "focus." In 2012, I chose "purpose." This year, "abundance" is the word I'm sticking with. I chose abundance for several reasons. One, as a freelancer/self-employed person, it is very easy to get discouraged, sometimes on a weekly basis. Checks are late, deadlines are short and bills pile high. I wanted to … [Continue reading...]

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Grabbing Control Of Our Finances + Rebuilding Our Savings

Before I got laid off, our savings account was terrific. We managed to save about $10,000 back in 2008, giving us a nice cushion after we bought our house. We also had one of those awesome online savings accounts which paid us about 3% interest versus the 0.01% our current bank is giving us. But then I lost my job and our savings went out the window! Of course it's great that we had it, because … [Continue reading...]

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2012 Goals

I figure if I put them here, it will help keep me accountable, right? Save $200 per month. Commit to one Sunday a month making freezer meals to help cut down on eating take-out. Go to the rec center 3x per week for a 45-minute workout (minimum). Write every day. Every. Day. Launch series of BlogMama workshops. Get two speaking engagements by the end of 2012. Raise $500 for the YML … [Continue reading...]

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