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Jan 2

Jan 2 12 Money Challenges for 2024

Alternative Lifestyle, Conscious Consumer

You can’t spell challenge without change.

The challenges in this list aren’t your typical save $1 on Day 1 and $2 on Day 2, although, those can be pretty helpful. These challenges are to help you see that money is an integral part of our lives, but it’s not the primary goal. You’ll learn that after doing these challenges, money and time are both important, living frugally doesn’t have to mean deprivation, you don’t always have to spend money to have a good time and that getting a community together can help with your money goals.

Apr 19

Apr 19 10 Sustainable Swaps to Save You Money

Catherine Agopcan

Conscious Consumer, Alternative Lifestyle, SaveMoneySaveThePlanet, Socially Conscious Series

As it is Earth Month, I'm sharing some of my tried and true sustainable swaps. My journey to sustainability continues to this day and the biggest thing I've learned is that it is a journey, one that never ends, as we challenge ourselves to do better each day, learn more, and teach others. Sustainability comes in so many forms that we all have to do the best we can, given our resources. I've also learned that when you are kind to the planet, you also become kinder to the wallet.

Sep 22

Sep 22 22 Money Saving Tips for Fall

Elaine Gamolo

Conscious Consumer, Alternative Lifestyle

"How beautifully leaves grow old. How full of light and color are their last days."

As the weather cools down and Instagram is flooded with all things autumn, it’s easy to want to do all the fun things too. Fall is beautiful and a lot of fun, but with all the fall festivities going on, it’s a great time to re-evaluate and think about ways to save some money this time of year. Here are 22 tips on saving money this fall.

Aug 17

Aug 17 The College Series: Skipping Class is Costing You Money

Elaine Gamolo

College Series

The cost of skipping class goes beyond that of “Oh I missed the lesson for today, I’ll catch up eventually”. It’s a financial cost. Every time you skip a class, you waste money.

Each class has an individual cost and when you don’t show up you are wasting your money. If you are taking out loans, you’ve basically taken out a very expensive loan to sleep in or play video games. There’s a trade-off to everything so think about your future self and what they’ll have to pay off when you skip class and not take advantage of the learning and networking opportunities before you.

Feb 11

Feb 11 The College Series: 15 Free Things to Take Advantage of in College

Elaine Gamolo

College Series, Alternative Lifestyle

It’s never too late to take advantage of free things in college. Whether you’re reading this as an incoming student, an undergraduate, or masters student, be on the lookout for freebies that are both physical and digital. Free things are all around, but it’s up to you to pursue them.

To be fair, are these things really “free”? Your tuition is paying for something.

Oct 26

Oct 26 Skip the iPhone Upgrade Plan, Invest That Money Instead

Catherine Agopcan

Financial Basics, Conscious Consumer

“Stop buying things you don’t need, to impress people you don’t even like.”

I recently asked my Instagram followers this question: Why are people willing to pay $50 a month for life to get a new phone, but find it hard to save $20 a month?

Nov 6

Nov 6 How to Save Food and Money This Thanksgiving

Catherine Agopcan

Financial Basics

If it’s not going to the waist, it is going to the waste bin.

There is a great irony when it comes to Thanksgiving. It’s a day to be thankful and show gratitude for what we have, but it is also one of the most wasteful holidays. Let’s change that with these tips.