Dear Olga: Emergency Savings
Dear Olga,
How much emergency savings is enough?
Thank you,
Stressed About Money
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okirshenbaum
- Nov 6, 2019
- 2 min
Dear Olga: Commission slowdown
I bought a fixer-upper home when I was making 6 figures but now that the commission has slowed, I ran up my credit cards. Please help!
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okirshenbaum
- Sep 16, 2019
- 2 min
What Does It Mean to Live On A Budget?
When you hear the word budget, what comes to mind? Here are some common misconceptions I hear most often: Budgeting takes a lot of time...
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okirshenbaum
- Aug 14, 2019
- 2 min
Dear Olga: Clashless envelope system
Dear Olga, How would you use an envelope style system for bill paying when you don't use cash? Thank you, Anonymous Dear Anonymous, The...
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okirshenbaum
- Aug 7, 2019
- 2 min
Dear Olga: Fresh out of college
Dear Olga, I'm graduating college and about to start my first full-time job! What advice do you have for me in terms of budgeting and...
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okirshenbaum
- Jul 24, 2019
- 2 min
Dear Olga: Step-by-step Budget
Dear Olga, How do I ACTUALLY set up a budget? Every time I try, it seems like there are missing parts. Is there a step-by-step way of...
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okirshenbaum
- Jul 20, 2019
- 2 min
How Much of Your Food is Spoiling?
We've all been there: it's another week, another run to the grocery store. You have the go-to shopping list that you've used as long as...
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okirshenbaum
- Jul 13, 2019
- 2 min
Shmoney Guide: Making Money Choices Doesn't Need to Be So Scary
Are you living paycheck-to-paycheck, but not sure why? 😨
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okirshenbaum
- May 15, 2019
- 2 min
Dear Olga: Financial Freedom
Dear Olga, Do you think one can ever become financially free with a nine to five job? Thank you, Anonymous Dear Anonymous, I believe for...
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okirshenbaum
- May 8, 2019
- 3 min
Dear Olga: Wedding Planning on a Budget
Dear Olga, I've been "planning a wedding" for some time now. The truth is I'm building a freelance business and my fiancé doesn't make a...
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okirshenbaum
- Apr 24, 2019
- 2 min
Dear Olga: Credit Repair
Dear Olga, When my husband separated from the military we suffered from eviction and a car reposition. How can we fix our credit so we...
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okirshenbaum
- Apr 20, 2019
- 2 min
When Should You Start a Budget
This week I had money conversations with several college students and the top question asked has been: "When should I start budgeting?"....
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okirshenbaum
- Apr 17, 2019
- 3 min
Dear Olga: Debt Repayment
Dear Olga, I am trying to get out of debt asap. I am looking at getting a part time job to supplement my income. If it rains we don't...
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okirshenbaum
- Apr 13, 2019
- 2 min
Change is Hard, But Not Impossible
Most people I speak with aren't thrilled to start our money talks. Some people feel anxious and stressed because that is what they are...
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okirshenbaum
- Apr 7, 2019
- 3 min
Making Money Smart Choices
Just like many good choices, it doesn't actually always feel good making those decisions. I've learned the tougher it feels making a...
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okirshenbaum
- Apr 3, 2019
- 4 min
Dear Olga: Inexpensive Accounting Software
Dear Olga, Is there an inexpensive accounting software that is easy to use? Or would that be too good to be true? Thanks, Me Dear Me,...
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okirshenbaum
- Mar 30, 2019
- 4 min
Dealing with Financial Setbacks
Before we go into advice for dealing with financial setbacks, it's important to address that not all setbacks are the same. Types of...
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okirshenbaum
- Mar 27, 2019
- 4 min
Dear Olga: Strategies to Pay for College
Dear Olga, I have a child in junior high. What are some things or strategies we can implement so he will be able to attend college...
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okirshenbaum
- Mar 20, 2019
- 2 min
Dear Olga: Maximizing Savings.
Dear Olga, What is a good way to maximize savings? Thanks, May Dear May, The best way to maximize your savings is to build your savings...
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okirshenbaum
- Mar 9, 2019
- 2 min
Money Conversations. Do You Have Them?
Many people have been taught that it's inappropriate to talk about money. This mindset may be something you brush off as insignificant...
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