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Budget | Purposeful Savings

Make Your Own Pot of Gold by Building an Emergency Fund

ByMary March 14, 2025March 4, 2025

As St. Patrick’s Day approaches, we’re surrounded by images of leprechauns, four-leaf clovers, and pots of gold. While these symbols evoke the idea of luck and fortune,…

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5 Common Budgeting Mistakes (and How to Avoid Them) for Midlife Women

ByMary November 8, 2024October 17, 2024

Are you falling into common budgeting mistakes that can derail your financial goals, especially as a midlife woman navigating life’s transitions? Budgeting can be a powerful tool…

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9 Smart Strategies to Conquer Your Holiday Spending

ByMary October 11, 2024October 17, 2024

The holiday season: a time of twinkling lights, festive cheer, and… financial anxiety? Let’s face it, while visions of sugarplums dance in our heads, visions of credit…

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Budget | Money Plan

Stop Reacting, Start Planning: Why You Need a Proactive Budget Now

ByMary September 27, 2024October 17, 2024

Have you ever tried budgeting only to feel like it’s a losing battle? Many women find budgeting to be a time-consuming chore that focuses too much on…

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Financial Literacy 101 for Fabulous Midlife Women!
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Financial Literacy 101 for Fabulous Midlife Women!

ByMary July 17, 2024August 29, 2024

Welcome to your financial awakening! You’ve been here before, I know—reading about the importance of budgets, saving, and investing. But today is different. Today, we’re not just…

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Budget | Challenges

Join the No-Spend Challenge!

ByMary May 31, 2024January 9, 2025

Join the No-Spend June Challenge to cut out non-essential spending for a month. Save money, reset spending habits, and appreciate what you already have. Define essentials, set rules, track progress, find free activities, involve loved ones, and practice mindful consumption. Embrace simplicity and gain a new perspective on spending.

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5 Steps to a Budget That Actually Works

ByMary May 9, 2024October 17, 2024

If you’ve been avoiding budgeting because it feels overwhelming or too restrictive, you’re not alone. Many people think that budgeting means giving up everything fun, or they’ve…

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Create a Personalized Money Plan

ByMary April 24, 2024October 16, 2024

Your Roadmap to Financial Freedom Imagine waking up each day with a clear vision of your financial future, where your money works for you rather than against…

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Hey there! I'm Mary.

Ready for a change? Let's break free from financial stress together. We'll get your money working for you, so you can focus on living the life you've always dreamed of. It's time to stop worrying about your finances and start using your money to create the life you truly want—one that aligns with your goals and dreams!

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