I can't believe that my favorite season of the year is almost here, wedding season. Once we start seeing the first few glimpses of spring weather, I can always expect wedding invitations to start flooding in. And with every wedding invitation that I receive, there is sure to be a shower invitation to follow. I've been invited to so many weddings this year that I'm starting to think the saying "April Showers Bring May Flowers" isn't about rain after all.
When I think of Spring, I think airy, bright, warm, and fresh. It's the perfect time to give your home a little sprucing up. But if you're not careful, Spring sprucing and cleaning can quickly become expensive.
Topics: Personal Finance
With March being women's month, it's the perfect time to talk about the importance of educating women about finances. Although our society has come a long way in achieving gender equality, the financial world still tends to be primarily a man's game, and it's time that changed!
Topics: Personal Finance
With March being women's month, it's the perfect time to talk about the importance of educating women about finances. Although our society has come a long way in achieving gender equality, the financial world still tends to be primarily a man's game, and it's time that changed!
Topics: Personal Finance
It's that time of year again; W2s are rolling in, tax professionals are gearing up, and your mind is already swirling with ways to spend your tax refund check. Before getting too excited and seeing dollar signs, check out this BALANCE blog post.
Topics: Personal Finance
Six Easy Ways to Save Money Without Sacrificing Your Lifestyle
In today’s economy, it is essential that you do what you can to save money. Many people are afraid of sacrificing the things they enjoy in order to keep more cash in their pockets. Fortunately, there are many ways that you can save money without having to give up the lifestyle you enjoy. Here is a look at some easy ways to save money without sacrifice.
Topics: Personal Finance
Buy Now, Pay Later of Buy Now, Pain Later: Take This Quiz and Find Out
Airfare to air fryers. Thai food to tie clips. Memorabilia to memory foam. You can purchase just about anything these days with a buy now, pay later (BNPL) plan. In 2022 alone, consumers in the US bought around $250 billion in goods using BNPLs. The allure of making a small initial payment and splitting the remaining obligation into a series of automatic withdrawals is undeniable. The question remains: Is this a smart way to gain spending flexibility or a tool rife for accumulating bad debt?
Topics: Personal Finance
Below are the locations for the Conversation Hearts and Marquee Light Displays:
Conversation Hearts:
- First Kiss: Riverfront Park
- Hug Me: Beside of The Lennon Collective
- Crazy4U & Too Cute: Between A Cup Full Coffee Shop and Ann Booth's Jewelers
- I'm Yours, Bestie, and Te Amo: Town Green
- True Love: Courtyard to the left of City Hall
- Be Mine and XOXO: City Hall
Marquee Light Displays:
- Love- Kingston Park
- Single and Happy- Terrace
- Kiss Me- Side of City Hall
- Be Mine- Courtyard beside of Whitaker's restaurant
- Best Friends- Under Archway near Planning and Zoning
- Single and Looking- Public Restrooms near Town Green
- Furever & Marry Me- Riverfront Park
- Pink and Purple Lights- Walkway Under the Bridge
For more details, check out my Valentine's Day reels on my Instagram page, @successinthebag.
Topics: Home, Life & School, Seasonal
February is American Heart Month, a perfect reminder for everyone to check in on our cardiovascular health. Especially women, as heart disease and stroke cause 1 in 3 deaths among women each year – more than all cancers combined.
Topics: Home, Life & School, Seasonal
The Why
You know it’s coming. Without fail, it happens every year in late December and spills over well into January. Call it the Raging River of Resolutions or the Betterment Blitz. Whatever name you use, you surely know the feeling of being bombarded with self-empowerment content and ads for ways to make the upcoming year better than the one before.
Topics: Personal Finance, Seasonal