Carrie Smith
Carrie Smith is the creator of the Careful Cents personal finance blog. She’s a Certified Bookkeeper and Financial writer who writes about all things money, debt, career and travel.
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Certified Bookkeeper (small business specialization), H&R Block (Tax Pro), PerkStreet Financial (Columnist)Interests
Personal finance, Budgeting, Money management, Bookkeeping, Accounting, Blogging, Social Media NetworkingMotto
Never underestimate the power of small change (cha-ching).
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First Person: Lessons From a First-Time HomebuyerSmart money saving tips and lessons I learned when buying my first home. We don't have to pay a lot of money to professionals. Use these tips to become educated about the home buying process without busting our budgets.
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First Person: I'm Glad I Didn't Go to CollegeTrade schools, two-year community colleges and technical schools are excellent alternatives to focus on building skills and gaining valuable experience. Here's why going the traditional college route didn't work for me.
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First Person: Inspiring Myself to Save and InvestSaving and investing for your future can be really inspiring if you know the right methods to use.
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First Person: My American Dream Was Built on DebtDoes the American Dream still exist? Owning a home, 2 cars and a white picket fence is "so last year". The American dream is still powerful but it's evolved into a more modern version.
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First Person: Getting Healthy, Saving MoneyBy using these 3 simple tricks, I’ve been able to save myself over $30 each week. But more importantly I’ve become healthier and happier.
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First Person: Tricking Myself Into Saving MoneySometimes saving money can take anything from the right skills, to self control, to using well thought out strategy. But it doesn’t always need to be so complicated. Here are 3 ways I trick myself into saving extra cash.
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First Person: Cutting My Salon and Beauty Bill in HalfI never know who I’ll run into and for me it’s important to always look my best. Staying presentable every day ain’t easy, but I’ve found four ways to look well groomed on half the budget.
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First Person: How I'll Survive the Holiday Season Without Any DebtThis time of year can be one of the most expensive and stressful for me if I don’t pay attention. Here are a few important tips I use to survive the holidays without any debt or regret from overspending.
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First Person: The Tricks I Used to Sell My Home in 60 DaysSelling a home can be hard with the vast abundance of houses for sale, but these simple techniques will help your property go from listed to sold in a short amount of time.
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First Person: Goodbye to Owning a Home, Hello to RentingThe main reasons I said goodbye to being a homeowner and hello to renting. For some people owning a home is worth it, but for me its far too stressful and takes too much work to manage properly.
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First Person: Why Job Hunting Isn't Just About the MoneyFinding a job with awesome perks and ROI is just as important as finding a job that pays well.
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First Person: Recycle, Reuse, and Refill to Save Money Around the HouseUnusual ways to you can reuse items in your home that help save money and be more environmentally conscious.