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As I was thinking about what to write for this post, I started reflecting on my own journey with money and why I'm so passionate about personal finance in general. It's because I truly believe that giving hearts coupled with healthy money habits is the recipe for making the world a better place. There would be less people who are poor and hungry, happier marriages and just happier, less stressed out people in general. Now don't get me wrong, money itself does not equal happiness, but the side effects of a poor money mindset contribute greatly to unhappiness. Money is a powerful tool and an important resource, and it's ok to want more of it when it's obtained, managed and dispersed responsibly.

I recently became a Dave Ramsey certified financial coach, and it's my mission to help as many willing people as possible, so please contact me if you would like help with budgeting, debt elimination and breaking the cycle of living paycheck to paycheck! As Dave Ramsey says, these days, normal is broke and debt-burdened; don't be normal, be weird! Sacrifice and live like no one else so that later, you can live and give like no one else.

I can be contacted on my Facebook page, The Wanderlusting Penny Pincher, on the "contact us" link on this website, and you can find me on Fiverr or LinkedIn. There is a small fee for my services and I can help you no matter where you are located in the country as our correspondence will be via email and phone. Additional details will be provided to serious inquiries. I can't wait to hear from you!

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