how to live paycheck to paycheck... the right way
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Melissa Mittelstaedt
- Aug 17, 2020
- 1 min
a myth that can derail your money plan
It is my dream for you to be so in tune with your budget that payday becomes just another day.
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Melissa Mittelstaedt
- Aug 10, 2020
- 2 min
what does it mean to be self-employed
If you find yourself lacking in any of these areas, snag a mentor. Mentors are not just for skill-based development. Find someone that you..
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Melissa Mittelstaedt
- Aug 3, 2020
- 2 min
how often do i need to prepare my budget
WELL… that money could have gone to debt payoff, car savings, or something else awesome and you missed the chance. Sad face.
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Melissa Mittelstaedt
- Jul 27, 2020
- 4 min
leaving a familiar place to dream bigger
...more than one emotion at the same time. Sadness does not negate excitement. Fear does not negate courage.
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Melissa Mittelstaedt
- Jul 20, 2020
- 2 min
what exactly is a budget
If you don’t use a budget, what’s the reason...
Does looking at your finances make you anxious?
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Melissa Mittelstaedt
- Jul 13, 2020
- 3 min
why women need to talk money
No wonder women aren’t openly talking about money! Why would we? It’s not something we are exposed to. We have to shift that paradigm.
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Stacey Ferguson
- Jul 6, 2020
- 4 min
alignment: are we in it
Here is some encouragement: this is a journey! You get to grow and evolve, you get to change your mind as you learn and discover...
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Melissa Mittelstaedt
- Jun 29, 2020
- 4 min
transformation: part of our being
I found myself speaking up less in meetings, just nodding my head, and going along with ideas that I gave zero support. WHAT WAS HAPPENING..
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Melissa Mittelstaedt
- Jun 22, 2020
- 2 min
change: are we paying attention
Things that lead to real change + are easy, that’s like the extra $10 bill you found in that pair of jeans...
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Melissa Mittelstaedt
- Jun 8, 2020
- 2 min
our money can have a powerful impact
Being able to give is one of the sheer joys you can gain...
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Melissa Mittelstaedt
- Jun 1, 2020
- 1 min
working toward anti-racism
Our Black family, friends, and neighbors need the white community to be there as allies and accomplices.
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Melissa Mittelstaedt
- May 26, 2020
- 3 min
why is budgeting so hard
I believe a budget shows you how much money you do have. It gives you a sense of control. It guides you into a life of freedom...
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Melissa Mittelstaedt
- May 18, 2020
- 2 min
how many accounts should i have
This is where you can put money away for whatever it is you’re saving for: vacation, new-to-you vehicle...
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Melissa Mittelstaedt
- May 11, 2020
- 2 min
reduce temptation for online shopping
Now, all we have to do is put our finger on the home button or scan our faces. Boom, your order has been confirmed.
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Melissa Mittelstaedt
- May 4, 2020
- 3 min
six ways to help the budget in COVID times
Keep your chin up. We’ve got this. When it’s time to come out of our hiding spots you can firmly declare that you kicked your budget’s ass!
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Melissa Mittelstaedt
- Apr 27, 2020
- 2 min
what to do with annual expenses
"Even though I love surprises, these were surprises that needed to be squashed, and now they are!"
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Melissa Mittelstaedt
- Apr 25, 2020
- 3 min
here's a bit about me
I started MelissaMitt because I struggled with money early on in my career. It had this power over me, and I wanted to be free...
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