My intention for this post is to share my experience, and for it to serve as a reference point/resource for women interested in entering the trades. This is continued series, so I hope you find some portion of this helpful! See all parts at this link: CLICK HERE – h! There came a point when I became absolutely frustrated with my options while I was on the job hunt. I’ve had a
I’m watching the entire Story of Stuff series. Let’s watch it together, or check out my notes on all the videos, here. Thanks – h! Notes I took on this video: Voting with your dollar Real change is demanding solutions that work. They studied movements of the past that were successful in creating change. 3 rules of changing the world: sharing a big idea for change at the heart of
If you feel you need the additional support of therapy and want to spend time working on your mental health and emotional wellness, do not feel that you are completely without options. (To limit confusion: for the purpose of this entry, I am using mental health, emotional wellness, support, and therapy somewhat interchangeably. ) After paying bills and covering basic needs, it’s really hard to set aside any sum of
In cleaning out my life, I’ve been focused on getting rid of as much as I can, for the highest turnover possible. I didn’t realize the amount of added stress I placed on myself by placing such sentimentality on numerous items. I bordered on hoarding. Growing up poor, I learned to saving every last scrap, which translated to holding onto things beyond their prime utilization. My life became storage with a bed
The Occupy demonstrations have made one thing clear: big banks and corporate America can no longer gouge the every day account holder with arbitrary fees and random exploitation. There seems to be a tacit understanding between us: we no longer want to support big businesses that don’t support us. But if our money walks, where will we put it? Well, I’ll tell you. Tomorrow is National Bank Transfer day, where millions of Americans
Learn how I converted a forgotten dress and some old gift cards into $92.24 in CASH… Back in August, I started getting rid of a lot of things in my home. Between the piles of items to donate and sell, I found a couple of things with some value. One of the items I found was a dress I’d misplaced when I was the maid of honor for a wedding in 2009.
Above, Prof. Dorian Warren talks about how a combination of hope and seeking justice will propel the world towards change. RF had the opportunity to sit-in during a live session of WNYC’s The Real Cost of Unemployment, hosted by Farai Chideya. The panel consisted of personal finance expert, CARMEN WONG ULRICH, author of The Real Cost of Living and frequent contributor to outlets including the Today Show, CNN and MSNBC;
(Snapshots, Elsewhere is a feature of recessionFRESH, where users are asked to submit photos and prices of everyday items to explore the cost of living around the world. If you’d like to submit, please visit this link.) Marie, 30: Houston, TX (2011) Marie is a toy hoarder and lover of all things kawaii, antique and vintage. She also an account executive who holds a high interest in art, culture and traveling.
Taking a quick break from all the happenings at Wall Street (post forthcoming!), BECAUSE YOU MIGHT BE LOSING MONEY! Seen: “Starting in 2012, Bank of America will impose a $5 flat fee each month you use your debit card to pay for purchases directly. If you use your debit card only to take out money from the ATM, you’ll remain fee-free. So far Bank of America has received the most flack because
I’m watching the entire Story of Stuff series. Let’s watch it together, or check out my notes on all the videos, here. Thanks – h! The Story of Stuff is a very simple video that everyone must watch. When RF first saw this video a few years back, we were like, “OH SNAP! HOMEGIRL IN THE BLUE BUTTON DOWN IS CORRECT!” Imagine, being able to explain the mode of production, the