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Category: Wise spending

Whoops – Why Did I Do That?

May 11, 2016 tanagg

Some mistakes involve doing things we wish we had not done. It happens, but if it happens and happens and happens again, it is probably time to take a closer look at what’s going on. Consider the following whoops areas and see if you fit one: cliff hanger….. head to my blog at Working On

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Posted in General, Money Tips, Planning, Wise spending

Make a Weakness a Strength

January 24, 2016March 24, 2016 tanagg

To improve, you must make your weaknesses your strengths.                                                       Pat Summit, Tennessee Women’s Basketball Coach I do not think she means that I have to grind away at

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Posted in General, Goals, How to, Money Tips, Planning, Universal, Wise spending

One Small Thing = Big Impact

January 17, 2016March 24, 2016 tanagg

I want 2016 to be amazing and I know you do too. Part of what I am trying to do differently this year to make it so is to take a great book and really focus, week by week, on one thing from the book that I think will make a big difference and actually

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Interview with Maggie Wray – Creating Unstoppable Kids Event

September 19, 2015March 24, 2016 tanagg

Maggie Wray, of Creating Positive Futures, hosted an amazing event called Creating Unstoppable Kids. This is my interview with Maggie about helping kids and young adults create positive money futures. I hope you enjoy it.

Posted in Emotion of money, Feelings, General, Money Tips, Planning, Uncategorized, Universal, Wise spending

What You Focus on Expands!

August 15, 2015March 24, 2016 tanagg

We all know that if we track something – our weight loss progress, our mileage toward a 10k, or our money goals, it is much more likely to move us toward that goal than if we just hope for the best. This is a great lesson to teach our kids especially as it relates to

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Posted in College, General, How to, Money Tips, Universal, Wise spending

Financial Success Before and After the Job

July 22, 2015March 24, 2016 tanagg

I had a blast during the webinar today. Thank you to Bill at Jobs 4 Grads (Jobs 4 All) for hosting me!  

Posted in Emotion of money, General, How to, Jobs, Money Tips, Planning, Saving, Universal, Wise spending

Financial Tips

June 28, 2015March 24, 2016 tanagg

Here is a great video that the very talented Eli Goodstein created.  Thanks, Eli! Watch it now! – it’s super short but gets to the heart of my top financial tips. To your financial success!

Posted in College, Emotion of money, General, How to, Money Tips, Planning, Saving, Universal, Wise spending

Be Rewarded

February 7, 2015March 24, 2016 tanagg

I went in to Walgreens yesterday to pick up some pictures that I had printed. “You have enough points to get $2 off your purchase today,” the clerk told me. My purchase was only $7 so $2 was 28% off – nice! I don’t do a lot of shopping at Walgreens to be honest. Nothing

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