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Job Benefits You Already Earn and How To Take Advantage of Them

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How to use work freebies and save more money

Work perks and job benefits. How much are you missing out on?Your job benefits can get you ahead in life and your career if you use them correctly. From health and wellness to more education, the job benefits that aren’t mentioned or are considered ancillary are some of the best. 

If you really use your job benefits you can save hundreds.

These simple tips will ensure you are aware of all potential job benefits you can take advantage of.

1. Use Those Work Perks

Is there a small gym at work? Starting a new habit based on a work perk is a great way to take advantage of company offerings and keep yourself healthy. Stop wasting money on a gym membership and grab a cubicle buddy to use what’s already provided.

Does your office have a great view? Take a few minutes every day to appreciate it and better yet… take a 15 minute walk around your campus everyday.

Is there free coffee and tea at work? You can save massive amounts of money by skipping the trip to the coffee shop for your daily latte.

A lot of offices will have discounted soda and snacks but what about green tea? The health benefits of green tea are awesome, and the antioxidants will help your long-term health.

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Ultimate Guide to Vacation at Home

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Vacation at home! Ideas and tips.Ready to stare down the ocean with a drink in your hand? Me too. When you vacation at home you can go anywhere!

Just because you don’t have time off and you might not have the money, doesn’t mean you can’t experience the world like an avid traveller.

A vacation at home on your couch is probably the exact thing you need! 

With my tips you will feel like relaxed and indulged without all the extra hassle of actually going somewhere. 

Set a weekend budget and get to planning. You’re not physically getting away but mentally you will have a fantastic adventure even though you are having a vacation at home.

When you’re in your own bed at home and you pull the covers up to your nose and snuggle down, that bed could be anywhere in the world. After you close your eyes, you can transport yourself.

Use that to your advantage! 

1. Choose a Theme For Your Vacation at Home

vacation at home tips. choose a theme.

Pick a place you would like to really experience. Do you want a tropical paradise or do you fancy a winter getaway?

Personally, I’m in love with France and Europe. Through movies you can go anywhere in the world.… Keep reading

20+ New Unique Savings Tips to Score Your Dream Car

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Dream Car! Struggling to save? Use my 20+ Unique tips to score your dream car. The Rising Damsel #savingtips #guide #money #finances #earn #makemoney #tipstosaveThe biggest part of saving money is… not spending money. I have had my 2002 VW ever since the year 2002. My little car got me around through 15 years of my life.

You can be social, grow your career and continue to put money in your savings.

I’ve saved, I’ve lived it’s possible to have a normal life. Curious as to how I saved $18,000 in just a few years to avoid a car payment? Save on the little things, and the big things. Keep reading to find out!

Grocery Store Brand / Holiday/ Expiration Date

Store brand items are usually packaged at the same processing plants as traditional items. There’s no shame in buying a store brand product, it saves you considerable money. When my dad was a teenager he worked at a pea cannery. He said the peas were canned according to their size. After the size selection, different labels were slapped on. Same pea…different labels.

Saver Tips
1. Stock up on items after the holidays. Candy can be 90% off just due to after holiday packaging and the product won’t expire for the normal 2 years anyways. Don’t go all out hoarder, but definitely consider items you could need for the next holiday season too.… Keep reading

11 Easy Ways to Use A Wedding Budget to Achieve an Elegant Day

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budget wedding tips and tricks.Your budget wedding can be the blissful, wonderful daydreams are made of. With just a little careful planning it can be everything you ever wanted. A few important details enabled me to have a completely elegant, stress-free, drama-free intimate-budget wedding.

Wedding Budget Tip #1 Decide What’s Important to You

I wanted an outstanding meal. Pretty much all I cared about was the food. The love of my life was next to me and what I wanted was a memorable experience.

Are you creating an event for someone else or yourself? We were in the unique situation of having a small, intimate reception that permitted us to please ourselves. 

If food is what’s important splurge on that, if it’s your dress alteration, book it. After all, it’s your big day. Making a list of “must-haves” vs.”nice to haves” will help you to put things in perspective. 

Did you know Amazon has a wedding registry? Make it easy for your guests to get you what you need. Check it out here!

Wedding Budget Tip #2 Use a Restaurant

It’s a waste of money to rent a space, decorate it, and be stuck with all the ‘props’, just avoid it all.… Keep reading

Open Your Heart, Not Your Wallet – Keep That Jingle in Your Pocket Part 2

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The Friend Con. Don't Be a Side Hustle Victim. How to say no to your friends and their new side hustle. The Rising Damsel #moneysmart #savvy #friendhustle #savemoney #financeOk….friends…you gotta love em’, right?!

But…when it comes to them wanting that jingle in your pocket…are they friends or foes to your wallet? Why is it that the most casual of acquaintances depend so dearly on your appearance to one of their Tupperware, lingerie party, Mary Kay type events? It starts out with a seemingly sweet invite to their house for a glass of wine and after you accept with gratitude, then….bammmmm….your ‘friend’ informs you that 20 other people will be there and you will have such a fun night viewing skimpy lingerie!

Excuses?!

Uhhhhh….now what do you do? Your head is swirling and your mind is spinning out of control trying to figure out how to get out of it?! You are thinking….but but but…I don’t wear skimpy lingerie! I don’t want skimpy lingerie! I can’t afford lingerie that will end up wadded up in the back of a drawer.

What You Really Want

I want my old worn out sweatshirt and sweatpants. I want to wear that one curler I wear on top of my head….I want my nice thick coat of night cream on my face when I sleep…I’m trying to save every extra penny for the vacation I’ve been dreaming about.… Keep reading