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Retirement Planning: the Greatest Challenge is Getting Started

by Pauline Paquin

We all procrastinate—some of us more than others. I understand that at twenty-something, even at thirty-something, saving for retirement is viewed as something so distant, a sense of urgency is difficult to muster … big mistake! Here’s Why Can you save 50% of your income? Of course not! But, that is basically what you would… Read more

6 tips to negotiate anything

by Pauline Paquin

Аrе уоu іntеrеstеd іn sаvіng mоnеу оn аbоut аnу іtеm уоu рurсhаsе? Check out the 6 tips to negotiate anything. Click here to read more..

How to dress well for less

by Pauline Paquin

Do you love dressing up? It’s tіmе tо іnvеst іn а fеw сlоthіng stарlеs, аnd еvеn іf уоur сlоthіng budgеt іs smаll оr nоnехіstеnt, thеrе аrе орtіоns аvаіlаblе. Today I will share you good tips on how to dress well for less. Click here to read more..

10 tips for a successful yard sale

by Pauline Paquin

After we talked about how you can make money from other people’s junk on Make Money Your Way, here is a list of 10 tips to have a successful yard sale. Click to read more…

6 Things I Wish I Knew at the Start of My Financial Independence Journey

by Pauline Paquin

This is a guest post from Tegan, the founder and author of the website The Blissful Budget, a about helping you save more money, make more money, and reach financial freedom. Find more information on Facebook, Pinterest, and Twitter. Let me know if you would like to guest post on RFI. Financial independence is becoming… Read more

You’re Over 50 and Haven’t Saved? Is There Still Time?

by Pauline Paquin

You have heard your entire life that you need to save more for retirement. Your intentions were good in following this advice. However, several life events caused you to draw down on those savings, and you feel you may not have enough for retirement. You are in your 50s now, and it seems that you’ll… Read more

Should you accept money from your parents?

by Pauline Paquin

I read a few posts lately about generational wealth transfer, and now that I am in my late 30s, I still have friends around who think nothing of having their parents pay their rent (“but I HAVE to live in a 2 bed place, and I can’t afford it!”), cell phone plan (“but it’s cheaper… Read more

Increase your Earnings with This Ultimate Guide

by Pauline Paquin

There has never been a better time for you to sit back and review what is going on in your life. If you want to try and push things to that next level or if you just aren’t sure if you are achieving your full potential, then this is the guide for you. If you… Read more

CORONADO QUARANTINE, DAY 63 – CONFUSION

by Pauline Paquin

Long time no blog! I am using this time of quarantine as a way to get reacquainted with the wonderful habit of journaling and blogging with a first person voice, keeping you and me entertained in the process. You may feel like you have missed a few episodes, or rather a whole season! I will… Read more