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The other day, I had the TV on for some background noise as I was working from home. I heard the report on The Today Show, "Yes, You Can Buy Happiness — If You Spend Money to Save Time". It validated something I've always believed in and live by. Just because a person may be rich financially, it doesn't mean that he or she is happy. However, money can make life easier, more rewarding and can lead to more happy feelings.
Read MoreOne way to help yourself to feel more relaxed and peaceful at home, is by reducing the clutter that surrounds you. It's not the easiest thing to do and does require effort, but you can do these three things to reduce the clutter and feel better mentally when you're at home.
1- Donate
Donate unneeded or unwanted items to relatives, close friends, Goodwill or other charitable organizations. Some of the items may have sentimental value to you, or you may be handling household belongings after the death of a loved one. Understandably, that makes it even harder to part with certain items. [Read more...]
Read MoreMy Live Smartly series is really all about not wasting money, and retaining more in your pocket so you can put it towards experiencing life to the fullest with your loved ones. So today, in the third installment, I'll give you some ways how you can buy the things you need and not spend more than you have to.
1- Promo Codes and Online Research for Lower Prices
When purchasing from online retailers, many times you can find promo codes for a percentage discount off of your purchase. Websites including RetailMeNot and others, have promo codes for possible discounts of 10, 15, 20% or more. [Read more...]
Read MoreSuccess surely has its own meaning to many people and the meaning has surely evolved over the years. With that said, what does success look like to you?
The most common meanings for success revolve around wealth and/or a high paying high profile career. Because of this, a lot of people over the years have been striving for success from an early age. Many parents have pushed their children to be competitive in school and/or in sports and to attend the best schools. Once they get into the workplace that feeling of having to be competitive continues in the workplace and beyond. [Read more...]
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