Penguin Thoughts
Your money-saving prodigy penguin writes
Penguin Thoughts
Your money-saving prodigy penguin writes
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5 Signs You Have an Unhealthy Relationship With Money
Love is in the air… but how about with money? Love it, hate it, obsess over it, or ignore it -- having a healthy relationship with money is probably one of the best things you can do for yourself. By now you probably know that your relationship with money can...
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Want to Save? Tap Into Your Inner Saving Super Powers
When it comes to being Number 1 at anything — whether it’s at laser tag, table tennis, or hot dog eating contests — you’ll need to harness your natural strengths. The same goes for saving money. If you want to be an ace at cutting down on your spending, lean in on...
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What to Do When You Miss a Paycheck
You’ve finally got a handle on your budgeting and then the unexpected happens… your paycheck is late. If the thought is already sending you into a downward spiral, hold up. Yes, missing a paycheck is a less than ideal situation, but you need to have an action plan...
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8 Steps to Filing Your Taxes Like a Pro
Adulting is hard and filing your own taxes is just one more thing to tackle. The upside? If you’ve been relying on your parents, or haven’t had to file before, this experience will be a big boost to your financial knowledge. While the tax code is no joke, if you...
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When Deals Aren’t Really Deals
Mega annual sales. Buy one get one free deals. Free shipping if you spend X. It’s far too easy to get enticed by a supposed bargain, thinking that you’ll save some beans. It’s only after you’ve made the purchase that you learn the juice just ain’t worth the squeeze....
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Your Guide to Overcoming Debt Shame
Ugh, the dreaded "D" word. It's more unpleasant to bring up one's debt situation than a significant other (or lack thereof) or problems at work. There's certainly a jumble of emotions that come with debt: anger, resentment, and anxiety, for starters. But here's the...
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Penguin Pick of the Month: Managing Medical Bills
Charlie is always browsing the interwebs looking for the best money information to share with friends like you. This week, Charlie found an important article about managing medical bills. Nearly 20 percent of young adults lack health insurance and more than 10...
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Are you Suffering from a Debt Hangover?
Yup, the holidays are the time when you can get overboard (in every sense of the word). Who can resist shiny bobbles, Christmas markets and an adorable pair of shoes you'll wear to a holiday party? Next thing you know, you've swiped your credit card too many times...
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Penguin Pick of the Month: Spring Break on the Cheap
Charlie is packing his bags, booking his flights, and struggling not to burst with excitement for spring break! Of course, as he packs his SPF and swim trunks, he looks out for the best resources to share with his friends. He recently found an intriguing article...
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5 Signs You Have an Unhealthy Relationship With Money
Love is in the air… but how about with money? Love it, hate it, obsess over it, or ignore it -- having a healthy relationship with money is probably one of the best things you can do for yourself. By now you probably know that your relationship with money can...
read more
Want to Save? Tap Into Your Inner Saving Super Powers
When it comes to being Number 1 at anything — whether it’s at laser tag, table tennis, or hot dog eating contests — you’ll need to harness your natural strengths. The same goes for saving money. If you want to be an ace at cutting down on your spending, lean in on...
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Can Staying in Hostels Help You Travel in Style?
Hostels tend to get a bad rap: dim lighting, smelly backpackers, or even cockroaches all over the place. When I first started traveling as an adult — I’m not going to admit how old I am because this was back in the day when they issued paper airline tickets — I...
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What to Do When You Miss a Paycheck
You’ve finally got a handle on your budgeting and then the unexpected happens… your paycheck is late. If the thought is already sending you into a downward spiral, hold up. Yes, missing a paycheck is a less than ideal situation, but you need to have an action plan...
read more
8 Steps to Filing Your Taxes Like a Pro
Adulting is hard and filing your own taxes is just one more thing to tackle. The upside? If you’ve been relying on your parents, or haven’t had to file before, this experience will be a big boost to your financial knowledge. While the tax code is no joke, if you...
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Break the Taboo: 5 Ways to Get Comfy with Money
We all need it. We all want it. And yet, we totally struggle to talk about it: money. While millennials do a bit better job than their predecessors breaking the money taboo, they’re still inclined to chat more about politics and mental health than their debt or 401k...
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How Your Side Hustle Could Be Costing You $
Having a side hustle can be a great way to pay off debt and have more cash to do what you love. But beware: many side hustles have costs -- some obvious, some hidden-- that will eat at your profits. Every penny you spend on expenses is one less you can put toward your...
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8 Ways to Stop Impulse Shopping
Raise your hand if you’ve gone into Target just to buy a pack of toilet paper and left with a full basket of stuff. Hey, we’ve all been there. It’s fine to make light of it all (I mean it does make for some great Target run memes, amiright?) but when it comes time...
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Charlie ❤️ Costco and so should you
When a new person joins our team at Charlie, we all celebrate. There are lots of little surprises in store for Day 1 and I won’t ruin them here. I will only share one: we take each new team member to a very special lunch… at the Costco food court. That’s right, we...
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