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Is Minimalism Right for You?
When my husband and moved about eight years ago, we decided to get a storage pod so that we could pack at our leisure. Since we were both working, I thought this was a great idea. When my husband’s grandmother died, his mother inherited her things. When his mother passed away, we inherited all of […]
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The Power of Influencers
As a former photographer, I like to think I can spot digital manipulation from a mile away. I’ve used Photoshop and GIMP for years to edit photos for clients. I have spent thousands of hours using those apps to train my eye without me being completely aware. There’s a brand of lipstick I really like […]
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NEWER, BIGGER, BRIGHTER, SHINIER
Beautiful Persuasion As a former store manager, I became adept at persuading people to part with their money. I knew my customers. I greeted them when they shopped, learned their kids’ and their pets’ names, favorite colors, and style preferences. I maintained a light touch and never forced anything on them but I created a […]
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Good and Bad Debt: Understanding the Difference
When you’re considering borrowing cash, there’s a lot to think about. You may have a lot of questions, but let us at CESI Solutions help guide you.
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Breaking Free From Emotional Spending: Part 1
We are whole integrated beings and everything that we do involves our whole selves. Just the simple act of breathing includes our nose, nostrils, lungs, diaphragm and some chest muscles. Our emotional life is tied to our thoughts, memories, good and bad experiences, preferences and desires. What we choose to wear, eat, watch on television […]
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Black Friday Shopping Tips
Black Friday is just around the corner. Everywhere you turn, you’re bombarded with another ad . It’s easy to get wrapped up in the hype and go overboard, spending more than you planned. To keep you on track with your financial goals, we’d like to share some Black Friday shopping tips that stores don’t want […]
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Product Reviews May Save You Money – But Watch Out For Fakes
Before you purchase something, do you look at product reviews? Whether you are buying online, or in a store, a little bit of research and reading product reviews may save you money. Saving money is isn’t just about not spending money, it also means spending your money wisely. When making a purchase the cheapest option may […]
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Can You Save Time and Money Using Grocery Delivery Services?
If the aisles of your grocery store seem just a little bit less crowded these days, here’s why: More and more people are ordering their groceries online using Grocery Delivery Services. By 2022, the Food Marketing Institute says that consumers could be spending $100 billion a year on grocery delivery services. In fact, in the […]
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Summer Tips: Six Ways to Save on Kid’s Clothes
Any parent knows it’s not cheap to raise a child. In fact, the U.S. Department of Agriculture, in one report, found the annual cost can be between about $13,000 and $15,000 per child for the average family of four. That includes food, housing, transportation costs, child care, health care and, among other items, clothing. Clothing […]
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Are You Overspending On Payday?
Do you fall into the common pattern of counting down the days until you get paid and then overspending on payday? You’re not alone, and you may even be falling straight into the trap of strategic advertising. In fact, spending patterns around when consumers get paid are predictable, and many retail products and brands have reported […]