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What Black Friday Critics Miss

November 26, 2021 by Penny 51 Comments

One Facebook friend shopped for eight hours on Black Friday. Another took three friends and filled one shopping cart a piece. I looked at photo after photo as they flooded social media. There were a lot–and I mean A LOT–of shopping hashtags and not a single #OptOutside on my Facebook feed. The Black Friday critics … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Spending Tagged: Black Friday, black friday critics, budget, consumerism, Cyber Money, gifts, holidays, shopping

Teacher Spending Statistics and that Norwex Request

August 29, 2018 by Penny 20 Comments
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I logged onto Facebook. That was my first mistake. Every once in a while, I can’t resist the temptation to check in with far-flung relatives, so I log on. There were three messages waiting for me. I knew what they were without even clicking. Like death and taxes, there is another certainty, albeit much more … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Spending Tagged: budget, career, classroom, classroom expenses, education expenses, MLM, multi-level marketing, Norwex, teacher, teaching

Picky Pinchers: Best Money Spent

December 2, 2016 by Penny 6 Comments
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It’s a new month and a new opportunity to celebrate the best money spent. To kick off December, Mrs. Picky Pincher from Picky Pinchers stopped by to dish on why the debt on her home is her best money spent. Paint fumes and all…

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Posted in: Guest Posts, Spending Tagged: best money, best money spent, garden, growing, guest, homeownership, mortgage debt, values

Montana Money Advenures: Best Money Spent

November 18, 2016 by Penny 21 Comments

Ms. Montana from Montana Money Adventures is on the blog today sharing her take on the best money spent series. Last week, a good money test was spending in ways that gets you more bang for your buck. This week, Ms. Montana has a new way to determine your best money spent: the 2x test.

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Posted in: Guest Posts, Spending Tagged: best money, best money spent, budget, charitable giving, charity, giving, groceries, guest, kindness, spending, travel

Pennies and Dollars: Best Money Spent

November 11, 2016 by Penny 15 Comments

Since I started this series last month, we’ve celebrated everything from chocolate and hockey to concerts and backpacking. Today, Pennies and Dollars is here to share with us what he considers his best money spent this month year. For him, it’s not just about spending well once. It’s about stretching dollars to get the most bang … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Spending Tagged: best money, best money spent, budget, family, gifts, guest, membership, museums, saving, spending, vacation

Power Over Life: Best Money Spent

November 4, 2016 by Penny 23 Comments

The list is growing! It started with sweet treats and plane tickets. Then, Matt added concerts and hockey. Now, Jacob from Power Over Life is here to remind us that strategic spending is the key to unlocking some of life’s greatest adventures. Here’s what he considers his best money spent:

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Posted in: Guest Posts, Spending Tagged: adventure, backpacking, best money, best money spent, budget, change, coins, exploring, hiking, rounding up, saving, spare change

Yes to the Bridesmaid Dress Again

November 2, 2016 by Penny 38 Comments

Flower girl, usher, and now a bridesmaid for the fifth time. This is not my first rodeo. I have been standing up in weddings for as long as I can remember. For as long as I could walk, really. I know there are steep bridal party costs that come with saying yes to the dress. … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Spending Tagged: bridal party, bridal party cost, bridesmaid, bridesmaid dress, cousin, family, mariage, wedding

Optimize Your Life: Best Money Spent

October 21, 2016 by Penny 21 Comments

Last month, I thought long and hard about my best money spent. Because what’s life without chocolate? And it turns out relationships matter, too. While much of the conversations in personal finance focus on not spending, I figured it was time to shake things up. Matt from Optimize Your Life is here to help. Curious what … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Guest Posts, Spending Tagged: best money, best money spent, budget, concert, fitness, health, hockey, music, saving, spending, sports

The Best Money I Spent This Month

September 28, 2016 by Penny 36 Comments

Personal finance is about spending. There. I said it. Of course, saving and investing matter. But so does spending. It’s all about making money work to meet our needs, fulfill our wants, and achieve our dreams. While I could drum up a really romantic notion for this post about how the best money I’ve spent … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Spending Tagged: best money, best money spent, budget, Chicago, drinks, entertainment, family, friends, guest post, spending, travel

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