How My Marriage May Make Me Lose My Job

Prior to getting married, I had a hard time setting boundaries between my life and work. Granted, a lot of the pressure to stay way past the close of business was self-imposed. Growing up, my mother taught me that there were rewards for going above and beyond when it came to my profession. I was

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Beauty on a Budget: Hot Picks for Summer-Ready Skin and Hair

This is guest post from Tamesha Danyelle, an Oakland transplant to NYC and an image consultant. Here she  provides LOADS of product recommendations on how to best rock your best summer skin, and hair… on a budget, of course!! 🙂 SUMMER HAIR TRENDSIn terms of hair, I say women on a budget should get creative and

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Meet DreamGirl Norissa Williams: Founder of Empowered To the Third Degree, Inc.

Norissa and I met back in 2001, in Ghana, where we were both students. Over the years, she and I have become good friends. She is one of the hardest and smartest working women that I know. Funny, collaborative and forward-thinking, Norissa is just getting started. Tell us about Empowered To the Third Degree, Inc.?

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Fabulous N’ Frugal Makes For Harriet’s List of Black Women Bloggers To Know in 2013

Dear Frugalistas, It’s extremely satisfying to know that my blog is making an impact on how women-of-color view their finances and their lives. There are other women on this list that are making their marks. I am sharing this list with you, hoping that you share it with your girls and share in my happiness:

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Let’s Talk About Something Else “3 Conversations That Steal Black Women’s Joy”

Hello Frugalistas, this is one of my articles that was recently featured in Madame Noire.  I caused a little of controversy, (if you look at the comments) and got some ladies talking, which I think is a great. Check it out over there and “like” it if you do!  It never fails. You and your

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“Keeping It Frugal Since 1979”: How I Became Mrs. Fab and Frugal

Dear Frugalista, I have been blogging for a while and I wanted you to know more about me, as a frugalistas. If we are going to be growing together, it’s important that you know how I became who I am, flaws and all. I hope you enjoy! 🙂 You’re having a…frugalista!  I wanted to make

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Maurice The Miser: A Financial Loser That You Must Avoid

Fabulous N’ Frugal started a three-part series on 3 Financial Losers To Avoid. I already introduced you to ‘Toine The Deadbeat, the dude that borrows your money, is averse to work, and has absolutely no ambition. What gets you sucked in, for a little while, is his charm. But that quickly wears off when you

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Be Relieved That You Grew Up Fatherless

 March 2013 made 40+ years of marriage for my parents. They, however, have not lived in the same country or seen each other in over 25 years. She wants him dead. He wants her money. They should have divorced, but never did.  Each is waiting on the other to pay for the paperwork. I, like

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DreamGirl Ebonie Johnson Cooper: Philanthropist and Founder of Friends of Ebonie

The concept of mindful spending, juicy living, and philanthropy are inextricably linked.  When you invest your resources—both time and money—Into experiences, causes, and projects that you believe you, you positively impact and change the world. Ebonie Johnson Cooper, the founder of Friends of Ebonie, a marketing communication agency with “an edge in social responsibility for

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10 Personal Finance Blogs To Watch: Part II

Earlier this month, I shared  Part I of my 10 Personal Finance Blogs To Watch. Here is the Part II. 5. Young Adult Finances: www.youngadultfinances.comLatisha provides very practical and easy-to-understand tips for those of us trying to make that transition from undergraduate to young adult. She is also  well-travelled and definitely full of life.Here is

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