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Why I Love Celebrating Valentine’s Day
February 15, 2019

Beyond just that tingly feeling in your cheeks, or the butterflies in your stomach. Love is a force. It’s what so many of us long for, chase after, and sometimes even die for. For me, Valentine’s Day symbolizes more than […]

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Tidying Up: More than Stuff that Sparks Joy
February 3, 2019

The latest Netflix trending feature relates to Japanese tidying guru, Marie Kondo. Admittedly, despite having seen Kondo's book on bookshelves for years, I knew little to nothing about her approach to tidying. As someone who …

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What Entrepreneurship Really Looks Like For Me
January 21, 2019

Entrepreneurship has become one of the most glamorized careers in the world. If you're the Founder of a company, you're like a rockstar.  We see images of people hopping on planes to catch meetings with …

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How I’m Embracing Routine and Ditching Distractions
January 7, 2019

The word routine has often carried a negative connotation. If a relationship becomes routine, you've lost 'the spark' - it's no longer sexy or exciting. When a job becomes routine, you're just passing the time …

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Back to Blogging and Life Without Instagram
January 2, 2019

Annnnnddd, I'm back. It's the beginning of January, and I'm coming back to the goals I'd managed to utterly fail at every other time of the year. What is it about the new year that makes …

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Lessons from my Career Transitions
December 29, 2018

Originally written and published on Tangerine's Forward Banking Blog Whether you've just started a new job, are looking to switch industries, or thinking of ditching your 9 to 5 to do your own thing, it's critical to …

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How I Practice Frugality with Personal Style and Beauty
December 29, 2018

Originally written and published on Tangerine's Forward Banking Blog Minimalism might seem like a big buzzword these days, but the financial implications of practicing it, and frugality, in your fashion and beauty regimens can be quite beneficial. Here's …

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How to Travel Without a Big Credit Card Bill at the End
June 20, 2018

Originally published on Tangerine Bank's Forward Banking blog   Enhanced financial technology, new online platforms, and mobile apps have made it possible to travel the world without incurring any credit card debt. In fact, my husband and I …

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How to Slay your Student Debt Years Ahead of Schedule
April 26, 2018

Originally published on The Roundup: A magazine by Mylo   You don’t have to live with that pesky, lingering student loan forever. You can crush debt instead of letting it crush you. As a financial coach, I’ve seen many …

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3 Books that Actually Helped me Prepare for Marriage
March 12, 2018

It doesn't take long in the 'Relationships' section of the bookstore to become overwhelmed with the barrage of marriage books in front of you. It's easy to feel like you should read all of them; …

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