President Donald Trump will remove transgenderism -- root-and-branch -- from the U.S. federal government via an Executive Order, likely on his first day, according to a report in FreePress.com. The post Report: Trump to Snip Transgenderism Out of Federal Government on Day One appeared first on Breitbart. ...
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Published on: 2025-01-20
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How many vacation days did you take this year? How many does your employer allow you to take? Did you work through illness and burnout because you didn’t have enough paid time off to rest and recuperate? Did you skip meaningful events with your family? When was the last time...
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Published on: 2025-01-17
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Bitches Get Riches
Listen to this article Buying a home is a huge deal, you guys. And when you throw a crazy real estate market on top of it, shopping for a home can feel like buckling up for an emotional roller coaster. But I’m here to share a step-by-step process for how...
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Published on: 2025-01-09
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Ramsey Solutions
You know I’m always on the lookout for a side hustle that actually pays money. I learned about User Interviews a few months ago from a social media couple I follow: thegoldenroad ...
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Published on: 2025-01-08
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Blogging Away Debt
I spent the end of last month knowing I had no steady income coming into 2025. And I wasn’t freaked out. What a refreshing change from years past when any blip in my work threw me into a full panic. Just thinking back brings the pit back to my stomach....
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Published on: 2025-01-08
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Blogging Away Debt
The home improvements continue. I have so much time on my hands. And do want to be ready should I ever truly decide if I’m staying or going. I’ve gone room to room and made a list of the little and the big things that I should do to be...
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Published on: 2025-01-06
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Blogging Away Debt
End-of-life planning is never a fun topic, but it is a necessary one. In my case, I’m not talking about my own end-of-life plans, but my dad’s. A Difficult Diagnosis and a Long Road My dad was diagnosed with dementia back in 2015, with doctors estimating a life expectancy of...
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Published on: 2025-01-06
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Blogging Away Debt
I don’t do resolutions. Not because I don’t have them, but because I never hold true to them. But I do have goals. I wrote about my Q1 2025 financial goals last month. But even more so, I have a number of personal aspirations for this year out side of...
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Published on: 2025-01-04
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Blogging Away Debt
Kicking off 2025 with a no spend month. This will be my first no spend month since being an empty nester. Evidently, I did a no spend January back in 2019. (See here: No Spend January – 2019 and Update on No Spend January – 2019.) I’ve been fascinated by...
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Published on: 2025-01-01
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Blogging Away Debt
Happy New Years Eve, BAD Community! Going into 2025 with a lot of insecurity as far as work goes. On December 19th, my full time client once again changed his mind as far as the full time role goes. And frankly, the roller coaster of his commitment and backing off...
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Published on: 2024-12-31
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Blogging Away Debt
Well here we are, fam. The 2024 presidential election has happened and the outcome was not great. We took some time to be angry. To be scared. To grieve. We checked in on our community and practiced some highly necessary self-care. Then we spent several cathartic hours scrolling through r/LeopardsAteMyFace....
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Published on: 2024-12-30
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Bitches Get Riches
For those that have been following all these years, I thought it would be fun to share a brief update on how all the kiddos are doing. It was so good to be together for Thanksgiving. Sea Cadet Sea Cadet continues to work in the medical field and is actually...
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Published on: 2024-12-30
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Blogging Away Debt
When buying a house, wouldn’t it be awesome if you had the widest selection and the lowest prices to choose from—and everything was lined up perfectly for when you were ready to move? That’s the dream. The problem is, it’s not easy to time when home prices will be low...
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Published on: 2024-12-30
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Ramsey Solutions
We’ve all been there . . . you’ve been spending money like you’re a drunk congressman (or a sober one for that matter). Your savings account is running low, and your credit card balance is running high. It’s a wake-up call for you to get your financial house in order—fast!...
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Published on: 2024-12-30
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Ramsey Solutions
I’ve been noodling 2025. I’m not much for resolutions. Sticking to them is not my strong suit. We all know this. Here’s my first draft of my 2025 Quarter 1 thoughts… Savings to Handle the Ups and Downs of My Income The recent roller coaster with my full-time contract has taken a...
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Published on: 2024-12-27
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Blogging Away Debt
I turn 50 tomorrow. Yikes! I can’t believe I’m admitting that out loud. Ever! But I am and I do. These last several months have been filled with self-reflection, difficult conversations, and more than a tear filled moments full of regrets. So many. I thought making a list I wish...
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Published on: 2024-12-24
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Blogging Away Debt
I’ve been following Hope’s posts about her potential move and the significant transitions she’s been navigating in recent years—changes that have affected nearly every part of her life, from her job to her personal relationships. While my own life hasn’t undergone quite as many seismic shifts, I’ve definitely been dealing...
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Published on: 2024-12-23
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Blogging Away Debt
You might feel confused or intimidated when it comes to budgeting. I know—it can feel like a lot at first. And on top of it all, there are so many different ways to budget. How do you pick? Let’s dive into one popular method out there: the 50/30/20 rule. We’re...
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Published on: 2024-12-20
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Ramsey Solutions
The final cost…$1,000 for a new kitchen ceiling. So worth it! Why didn’t I do this sooner? You can see the patches and outline of the old kitchen on the ceiling It took a few short hours for the contractor to cover it. There was no “damage”, it was truly...
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Published on: 2024-12-19
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Blogging Away Debt
It’s finally time to talk about Anti-Goblin Mode: my secret holy grail technique for conquering executive dysfunction in my home, my work, and my life in general. I’ve never written about it before. It seemed too personal and too silly to share. But since I discovered it, I’ve used it...
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Published on: 2024-12-13
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Bitches Get Riches
If you want to win with money, you’ve got to change your actions with money. The way you do that is by making a budget and sticking to it. And the way you do that is by tracking your expenses. This is the secret to taking your budget from good intentions to...
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Published on: 2024-12-11
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Ramsey Solutions