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Why Money is Always More than a Math Problem

November 28, 2018 by Penny 29 Comments
Personal Finance More than Math

“I would love to make more money.” It’s not an uncommon sentiment. In fact, social media and real life conversations are equally dotted with people wishing for more. Sometimes, it’s a passing daydream or even a whimsical song. But a lot of times, it’s a real request. A true want. Or even an absolute need. … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Wonder Tagged: experts, frugality, gurus, hard work, money advice, money experts, poverty, struggles, Tim Ferriss, work ethic

What a Morning in a Hairnet Taught Me About Money

May 17, 2018 by Penny 14 Comments

This past week, I had the chance to do some volunteering. Specifically, my students and I packed food (vitamins, veggies, soy, rice) to be sent around the world to feed the chronically malnourished. We rolled up our sleeves and then got FDA compliant. That meant removing everything from Fitbits to earrings and then scrubbing up. … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Wonder Tagged: blue collar, education, hard work, manual labor, service, service learning, students, teaching, volunteer, volunteering

Why I Pick Up Pennies: A Manifesto of Sorts

December 4, 2015 by Penny 33 Comments

Almost exactly two years ago, I sat across from my grandma as she blew out the candles on her birthday cake. Her 93rd birthday cake. She laughed, and she cried. I remember watching her eyes glisten as I told her I couldn’t imagine having ninety-three birthday cakes. She squeezed my hand and said, “Neither can … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: gamble, grandma, hard work, manifesto, pennies, save, smile

The Importance of Showing Up

October 27, 2015 by Penny 18 Comments

Not long ago, I proctored a high-stakes standardized test used in college admissions. At first, nothing was unusual. Students filed in, showed identification numerous times, left all belongings in the hallway besides soft lead number 2 pencils, testing tickets, and calculators, and shuffled to their seats. Tasked with the duty of checking every ticket against … [Read more…]

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Posted in: Uncategorized Tagged: college, dedication, hard work, jobs, tuition

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