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25 Paris Hidden Gems

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Paris, France has some of the worlds most famous sights. You’ve probably know a lot of them – The Eiffel Tower, The Louvre, Notre-Dame etc… And while I definitely think that you should see them when you’re in Paris (especially if it is your first time), I’d also recommend venturing out to explore some of the cities lesser known sights. From parks to shopping, there are many Paris hidden gems to make you feel like your experiencing Paris as a local.

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Budgeting Spreadsheet Instructions

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YAY! You’ve decided to make a budget and you have all the tools that you need in order to get started. All you need are some instructions on how to use it.

This post is going to outline how to use my free budgeting spreadsheet only. If you need to learn how to make a budget then read this post first. This spreadsheet works on the premise of a zero-based budget. If you don’t know what that is, you can read about it here.

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Making Time For You When You Share An Income

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When I got my first “big girl job” out of college there was a feeling of self accomplishment being able to support myself on my own income. If I wanted a to go shopping, I went shopping. If I wanted to take a trip, I saved and then took a trip. The world was my oyster. Today, I would still say that the world is my oyster, but I also have to think about and plan for more than myself. After we said “I do”, my husband and I merged our bank accounts and decided to share all of our assets equally.

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How To Create A Monthly Budget

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Creating a budget, and sticking to it will absolutely change your life. Having a budget and knowing where your money is going is the key to financial freedom and one of the best things you can do for yourself. So, where do you start?

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How To Afford Anything You Want

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Have you ever wanted to go on a trip or buy something new only to look at your bank account and wonder if you will ever be able to afford it? How about something smaller. Have you ever wondered if you have enough to cover the groceries that are currently in your shopping cart? Managing your money and knowing what your financial profile looks like is key to knowing that there is enough (or not enough) money in the bank, understanding your priorities and reaching your saving goals. More simply, you need to have a budget.

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How to Spend 24 Hours in Philadelphia

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I have always been a believer that the best way to learn about something is to actually experience it. I hate to admit it, but I didn’t really retain a lot of what I was taught in grade school history class. So, as I got older I wanted to make sure that I had at least a basic understanding of how my country was founded.

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Our First Impressions in Vietnam

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After traveling for months throughout South East Asia, I can honestly say I have never been to a region of the world where the people are quite as friendly (with the exception of some popular tourist destinations in Thailand). In this post, I’ll give you an example of the kindness we experienced on our first South East Asian destination – Hanoi, Vietnam.

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