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Thank you to everyone who participated in the KonMari-Inspired Donation Challenge. It was so great to see all the pictures of the decluttering process and hear all the lessons learned. There were 30 bags of clothes and shoes that were donated to charities across multiple states. Thank you everyone for your time and generosity! Great pictures and…

#1 Best Gift for Your Children (yet often overlooked)

Sylvia Inks

charitable contributions, family, goals, inheritance

Whether you are a new parent or an experienced one, we all want the best for our kids. We research and get the safest products and baby gifts when they are born. We get the latest gadget and best learning toy for birthday presents and Christmas gifts. However, there is one gift that tends to…

The KonMari-Inspired Donation Challenge

Sylvia Inks

abundance, charitable contributions, clothing

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There was such great response and feedback to the “Improve Your Finances with The KonMari Method” post that we have decided to create the “KonMari-Inspired Donation Challenge” with prizes including $25 gift cards to The Container Store and Amazon. The goal is to go through all your clothing and only keep the items that spark joy. More…

How Much to Invest In Yourself?

Sylvia Inks

books, budget, career advancement, charitable contributions, education, savings

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Many financial experts will give you advice on building the right investment portfolio and what percentage you need across stocks, bonds, mutual funds, etc. There is also a lot of advice on how much your mortgage, groceries, and charitable contributions should be in comparison to your monthly income. However, how many of you have ever been…

Results of KonMari-Inspired Donation Challenge

#1 Best Gift for Your Children (yet often overlooked)

The KonMari-Inspired Donation Challenge

How Much to Invest In Yourself?