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How to Handle Incorrect Charges and Billing

Tips like these helped us pay off $127K in debt. You can read our story in Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After.

August 21, 2021 By Cherie Lowe

Have you ever been double charged or incorrectly billed? There's a right way to deal with incorrect charges and billing. Learn more here.

It happens to all of us. Our card gets billed twice. Or we need to return a product because it arrives damaged. Maybe you’ve been double billed by a medical facility. Perhaps you were charged for two items instead of one and don’t realize until later that day or the next week. We typically have two choices – ignore the mistake and allow our budget to absorb it. Or we

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How to Pay Off Debt this School Year

Tips like these helped us pay off $127K in debt. You can read our story in Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After.

August 7, 2021 By Cherie Lowe

The new school year is the perfect time to get your finances in order. Learn how to pay off debt with these simple tips.

I love the rhythm of the back to school season. It’s the perfect time to get back on track if you’ve let your personal habits slip. After all, the regular sleep schedule alone is beneficial for kids and parents alike. But it’s also a good time to revisit healthy habits like taking care of our bodies by eating well, reading or learning something even if we’re not in the classroom,

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The End of Summer Financial Checklist

Tips like these helped us pay off $127K in debt. You can read our story in Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After.

July 31, 2021 By Cherie Lowe

It's time to finish the season well and look forward to the future of the fall with this end of summer financial checklist!

The days of summer are still hot and humid. However, as the kids head back to school, our gaze shifts to the fall and winter months. Before the days slip into months and the calendar turns to another season or another year, there are some end of summer financial tasks to check off your to-do list in August. Square the Bills at School Textbook fees, lunch accounts, yearbooks, PTO dues

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Dorm Money Saving Hacks

Tips like these helped us pay off $127K in debt. You can read our story in Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After.

July 23, 2021 By Cherie Lowe

It won’t be long before college students head back to campus. Many will actually get to move into their dorms this year and begin living on their own. However, we’ve learned from experience that setting up a dorm room can easily become a pricey endeavor. This year, as your scholar sets up their home away from home, use these Dorm Money Saving Hacks to save money! Share the Load &

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Back to School Shopping Hacks

Tips like these helped us pay off $127K in debt. You can read our story in Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After.

July 10, 2021 By Cherie Lowe

I know it seems barely possible, but some schools will be back in session in less than a month. If you’re like me, you both love and dread back to school shopping. Who doesn’t love the smell of a fresh box of crayons? But also who gets overwhelmed by lists of supplies and crowds all crushed into the same space? These simple back to school shopping hacks will allow you

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4th of July Money Saving Tips

Tips like these helped us pay off $127K in debt. You can read our story in Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After.

July 3, 2021 By Cherie Lowe

Enjoy your holiday this year without having to worry about your wallet. These 4th of July Money Saving Tips help make everything better!

Happy 4th! If you plan on celebrating today, keep these tips in mind to keep from going overboard. After all, you don’t want your hard earned cash to go up in a puff of smoke. Check out these 4th of July Money Saving tips! Avoid Last Minute Impulse Buys Cute home decor, Americana themed t-shirts, star shaped sunglasses – there are so many cute items up for grabs every single

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Amazon Prime Days 2021

Tips like these helped us pay off $127K in debt. You can read our story in Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After.

June 19, 2021 By Cherie Lowe

Amazon Prime Days are back! You can expect some of the lowest prices of the year on Amazon products, lightning deals, and other great promotions again this year on June 21st and June 22nd. But how do you sort out what’s a deal and what you should skip? And which deals save you the most money? I’m here to help you sort out how you should prepare for Amazon Prime

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Celebrate An Affordable Father’s Day

Tips like these helped us pay off $127K in debt. You can read our story in Slaying the Debt Dragon: How One Family Conquered Their Money Monster and Found an Inspired Happily Ever After.

June 12, 2021 By Cherie Lowe

Knock your 2024 Father's Day Gifts out of the park with creative and meaningful ideas you can actually afford to show dad how much you care!

It’s time to get serious about shopping for dear ‘ole dad! With less than a week until his special day, these creative and affordable Father’s Day gift ideas and shopping strategies are sure to spark a few ideas for any dad. Skip the Fancy Wrapping Spoiler alert: most dads don’t care about the gift bag. If you have a present to give your dad this year, consider opting for a

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    "When it comes to saving money and paying off debt, Cherie not only talks the talk, but truly walks the walk! Sharing easy-to-implement ideas along with a dose of tough love, Cherie leads with the perfect combination of empathy and authority. If you are struggling to pay off debt, you won't find a better cheerleader."

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